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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.70, 10,423.62 and 2,018.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.70, 10,423.62 and 2,018.97 is: 3,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.70 : 10,423.62 = 2,018.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.70/10,423.62 = 2,018.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.70x = 10,423.62 × 2,018.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.70x = 21,044,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044,976.07/6,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.75

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