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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.69, 10,429.35 and 2,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.69, 10,429.35 and 2,021.22 is: 3,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.69 : 10,429.35 = 2,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.69/10,429.35 = 2,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.69x = 10,429.35 × 2,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.69x = 21,080,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,010.81/6,951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.36

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