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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.66, 10,442.96 and 2,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.66, 10,442.96 and 2,030.98 is: 3,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.66 : 10,442.96 = 2,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.66/10,442.96 = 2,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.66x = 10,442.96 × 2,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.66x = 21,209,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,209,442.90/6,962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.17

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