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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,959.40, 10,442.76 and 3,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,959.40, 10,442.76 and 3,066.48 is: 4,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,959.40 : 10,442.76 = 3,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,959.40/10,442.76 = 3,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,959.40x = 10,442.76 × 3,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,959.40x = 32,022,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,514.68/6,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.33

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