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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.65, 10,413.68 and 2,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.65, 10,413.68 and 2,012.18 is: 3,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.65 : 10,413.68 = 2,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.65/10,413.68 = 2,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.65x = 10,413.68 × 2,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.65x = 20,954,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954,198.62/6,942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.18

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