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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.46, 10,427.23 and 2,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.46, 10,427.23 and 2,021.13 is: 3,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.46 : 10,427.23 = 2,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.46/10,427.23 = 2,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.46x = 10,427.23 × 2,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.46x = 21,074,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,787.37/6,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.71

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