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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.99, 10,451.47 and 2,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.99, 10,451.47 and 2,037 is: 3,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.99 : 10,451.47 = 2,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.99/10,451.47 = 2,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.99x = 10,451.47 × 2,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.99x = 21,289,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,634.21/6,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.79

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