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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.80, 10,433.55 and 3,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.80, 10,433.55 and 3,059.19 is: 4,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.80 : 10,433.55 = 3,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.80/10,433.55 = 3,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.80x = 10,433.55 × 3,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.80x = 31,918,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,918,211.82/6,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.38

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