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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.77, 10,442.66 and 2,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.77, 10,442.66 and 2,031.92 is: 3,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.77 : 10,442.66 = 2,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.77/10,442.66 = 2,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.77x = 10,442.66 × 2,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.77x = 21,218,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218,587.33/6,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.87

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