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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.81, 10,451.97 and 2,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.81, 10,451.97 and 2,036.34 is: 3,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.81 : 10,451.97 = 2,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.81/10,451.97 = 2,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.81x = 10,451.97 × 2,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.81x = 21,283,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,764.59/6,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.02

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