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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.87, 10,419.63 and 2,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.87, 10,419.63 and 2,329.79 is: 3,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.87 : 10,419.63 = 2,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.87/10,419.63 = 2,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.87x = 10,419.63 × 2,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.87x = 24,275,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,497.68/6,947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.95

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