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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.79, 10,444.68 and 2,802.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.79, 10,444.68 and 2,802.81 is: 4,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.79 : 10,444.68 = 2,802.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.79/10,444.68 = 2,802.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.79x = 10,444.68 × 2,802.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.79x = 29,274,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,453.55/6,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.41

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