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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.78, 10,450.98 and 3,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.78, 10,450.98 and 3,070.68 is: 4,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.78 : 10,450.98 = 3,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.78/10,450.98 = 3,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.78x = 10,450.98 × 3,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.78x = 32,091,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091,615.27/6,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.38

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