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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.65, 10,418.06 and 4,179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.65, 10,418.06 and 4,179.81 is: 6,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.65 : 10,418.06 = 4,179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.65/10,418.06 = 4,179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.65x = 10,418.06 × 4,179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.65x = 43,545,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,490.47/6,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.35

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