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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.41, 10,430.31 and 4,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.41, 10,430.31 and 4,035.78 is: 6,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.41 : 10,430.31 = 4,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.41/10,430.31 = 4,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.41x = 10,430.31 × 4,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.41x = 42,094,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094,436.49/6,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.04

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