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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.73, 10,403.78 and 2,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.73, 10,403.78 and 2,004.26 is: 3,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.73 : 10,403.78 = 2,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.73/10,403.78 = 2,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.73x = 10,403.78 × 2,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.73x = 20,851,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,818.06/6,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.87

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