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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.49, 10,450.72 and 2,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.49, 10,450.72 and 2,036.50 is: 3,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.49 : 10,450.72 = 2,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.49/10,450.72 = 2,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.49x = 10,450.72 × 2,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.49x = 21,282,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282,881.10/6,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.04

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