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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.88, 10,427.96 and 2,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.88, 10,427.96 and 2,020.38 is: 3,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.88 : 10,427.96 = 2,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.88/10,427.96 = 2,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.88x = 10,427.96 × 2,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.88x = 21,068,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068,446.88/6,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.05

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