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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.27, 10,427.93 and 2,020.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.27, 10,427.93 and 2,020.27 is: 3,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.27 : 10,427.93 = 2,020.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.27/10,427.93 = 2,020.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.27x = 10,427.93 × 2,020.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.27x = 21,067,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067,234.14/6,951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.70

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