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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.79, 10,417.43 and 4,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.79, 10,417.43 and 4,027.14 is: 6,039.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.79 : 10,417.43 = 4,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.79/10,417.43 = 4,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.79x = 10,417.43 × 4,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.79x = 41,952,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,459.12/6,946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.12

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