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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.59, 10,437.41 and 2,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.59, 10,437.41 and 2,026.58 is: 3,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.59 : 10,437.41 = 2,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.59/10,437.41 = 2,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.59x = 10,437.41 × 2,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.59x = 21,152,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,184.04/6,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.16

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