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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.58, 10,427.82 and 2,793.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.58, 10,427.82 and 2,793.51 is: 4,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.58 : 10,427.82 = 2,793.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.58/10,427.82 = 2,793.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.58x = 10,427.82 × 2,793.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.58x = 29,130,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130,205.48/6,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.05

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