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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.72, 10,451.70 and 2,036.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.72, 10,451.70 and 2,036.43 is: 3,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.72 : 10,451.70 = 2,036.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.72/10,451.70 = 2,036.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.72x = 10,451.70 × 2,036.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.72x = 21,284,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,155.43/6,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.12

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