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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.24, 10,449.38 and 2,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.24, 10,449.38 and 2,036 is: 3,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.24 : 10,449.38 = 2,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.24/10,449.38 = 2,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.24x = 10,449.38 × 2,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.24x = 21,274,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274,937.68/6,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.01

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