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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.33, 10,451.67 and 2,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.33, 10,451.67 and 2,036.08 is: 3,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.33 : 10,451.67 = 2,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.33/10,451.67 = 2,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.33x = 10,451.67 × 2,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.33x = 21,280,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,280,436.25/6,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.76

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