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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.52, 10,401.78 and 2,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.52, 10,401.78 and 2,004.20 is: 3,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.52 : 10,401.78 = 2,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.52/10,401.78 = 2,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.52x = 10,401.78 × 2,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.52x = 20,847,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847,247.48/6,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.30

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