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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.83, 10,452.68 and 2,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.83, 10,452.68 and 2,036.76 is: 3,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.83 : 10,452.68 = 2,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.83/10,452.68 = 2,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.83x = 10,452.68 × 2,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.83x = 21,289,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,590.33/6,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.85

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