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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.97, 10,429.91 and 2,792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.97, 10,429.91 and 2,792.43 is: 4,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.97 : 10,429.91 = 2,792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.97/10,429.91 = 2,792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.97x = 10,429.91 × 2,792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.97x = 29,124,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,818.73/6,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.83

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