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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.78, 10,441.94 and 2,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.78, 10,441.94 and 2,031.23 is: 3,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.78 : 10,441.94 = 2,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.78/10,441.94 = 2,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.78x = 10,441.94 × 2,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.78x = 21,209,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,209,919.42/6,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.06

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