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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.66, 10,423.62 and 4,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.66, 10,423.62 and 4,026.78 is: 6,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.66 : 10,423.62 = 4,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.66/10,423.62 = 4,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.66x = 10,423.62 × 4,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.66x = 41,973,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,973,624.54/6,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.32

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