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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.96, 10,414.44 and 3,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.96, 10,414.44 and 3,047.40 is: 4,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.96 : 10,414.44 = 3,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.96/10,414.44 = 3,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.96x = 10,414.44 × 3,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.96x = 31,736,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736,964.46/6,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.10

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