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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.30, 10,423.35 and 3,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.30, 10,423.35 and 3,051.14 is: 4,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.30 : 10,423.35 = 3,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.30/10,423.35 = 3,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.30x = 10,423.35 × 3,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.30x = 31,803,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803,100.12/6,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.76

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