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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.26, 10,423.57 and 2,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.26, 10,423.57 and 2,018.58 is: 3,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.26 : 10,423.57 = 2,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.26/10,423.57 = 2,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.26x = 10,423.57 × 2,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.26x = 21,040,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,809.93/6,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.34

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