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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.67, 10,430.78 and 2,794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.67, 10,430.78 and 2,794.57 is: 4,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.67 : 10,430.78 = 2,794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.67/10,430.78 = 2,794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.67x = 10,430.78 × 2,794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.67x = 29,149,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,504.81/6,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.75

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