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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.96, 10,412.10 and 6,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.96, 10,412.10 and 6,044.28 is: 9,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.96 : 10,412.10 = 6,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.96/10,412.10 = 6,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.96x = 10,412.10 × 6,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.96x = 62,933,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933,647.79/6,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.84

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