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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.71, 10,424.52 and 1,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.71, 10,424.52 and 1,755.59 is: 2,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.71 : 10,424.52 = 1,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.71/10,424.52 = 1,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.71x = 10,424.52 × 1,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.71x = 18,301,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,130.94/6,949.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.37

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