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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.47, 10,449.67 and 1,701.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.47, 10,449.67 and 1,701.51 is: 2,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.47 : 10,449.67 = 1,701.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.47/10,449.67 = 1,701.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.47x = 10,449.67 × 1,701.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.47x = 17,780,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,236.53/6,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.26

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