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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.65, 10,417.67 and 2,016.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.65, 10,417.67 and 2,016.45 is: 3,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.65 : 10,417.67 = 2,016.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.65/10,417.67 = 2,016.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.65x = 10,417.67 × 2,016.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.65x = 21,006,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,710.67/6,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.01

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