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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.05, 10,445.47 and 2,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.05, 10,445.47 and 2,032.42 is: 3,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.05 : 10,445.47 = 2,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.05/10,445.47 = 2,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.05x = 10,445.47 × 2,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.05x = 21,229,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229,519.75/6,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.32

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