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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,956.58, 10,434.69 and 2,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,956.58, 10,434.69 and 2,027.58 is: 3,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,956.58 : 10,434.69 = 2,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,956.58/10,434.69 = 2,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,956.58x = 10,434.69 × 2,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,956.58x = 21,157,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,168.75/6,956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.32

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