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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,935.91, 10,403.94 and 2,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,935.91, 10,403.94 and 2,005.59 is: 3,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,935.91 : 10,403.94 = 2,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,935.91/10,403.94 = 2,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,935.91x = 10,403.94 × 2,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,935.91x = 20,866,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,084.56/6,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.41

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