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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.61, 10,436.44 and 2,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.61, 10,436.44 and 2,027.38 is: 3,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.61 : 10,436.44 = 2,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.61/10,436.44 = 2,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.61x = 10,436.44 × 2,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.61x = 21,158,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,577.55/6,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.07

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