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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.40, 10,437.14 and 2,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.40, 10,437.14 and 2,026.40 is: 3,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.40 : 10,437.14 = 2,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.40/10,437.14 = 2,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.40x = 10,437.14 × 2,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.40x = 21,149,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,820.50/6,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.90

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