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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.50, 10,441.24 and 2,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.50, 10,441.24 and 2,029.82 is: 3,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.50 : 10,441.24 = 2,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.50/10,441.24 = 2,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.50x = 10,441.24 × 2,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.50x = 21,193,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,837.78/6,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.44

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