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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.83, 10,397.72 and 2,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.83, 10,397.72 and 2,001.40 is: 3,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.83 : 10,397.72 = 2,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.83/10,397.72 = 2,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.83x = 10,397.72 × 2,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.83x = 20,809,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809,996.81/6,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.66

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