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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.96, 10,427.90 and 1,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.96, 10,427.90 and 1,757.84 is: 2,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.96 : 10,427.90 = 1,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.96/10,427.90 = 1,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.96x = 10,427.90 × 1,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.96x = 18,330,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,518.81/6,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.74

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