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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.56, 10,442.96 and 2,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.56, 10,442.96 and 2,031.16 is: 3,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.56 : 10,442.96 = 2,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.56/10,442.96 = 2,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.56x = 10,442.96 × 2,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.56x = 21,211,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211,322.63/6,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.92

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