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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.65, 10,435.77 and 2,951.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.65, 10,435.77 and 2,951.42 is: 4,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.65 : 10,435.77 = 2,951.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.65/10,435.77 = 2,951.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.65x = 10,435.77 × 2,951.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.65x = 30,800,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800,340.29/6,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.74

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