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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.99, 10,414.49 and 1,749.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.99, 10,414.49 and 1,749.27 is: 2,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.99 : 10,414.49 = 1,749.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.99/10,414.49 = 1,749.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.99x = 10,414.49 × 1,749.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.99x = 18,217,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,746.18/6,942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.91

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