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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.74, 10,433.61 and 1,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.74, 10,433.61 and 1,762.02 is: 2,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.74 : 10,433.61 = 1,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.74/10,433.61 = 1,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.74x = 10,433.61 × 1,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.74x = 18,384,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384,229.49/6,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.03

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