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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,940.03, 10,408.42 and 2,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,940.03, 10,408.42 and 2,008.35 is: 3,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,940.03 : 10,408.42 = 2,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,940.03/10,408.42 = 2,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,940.03x = 10,408.42 × 2,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,940.03x = 20,903,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,750.31/6,940.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.05

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