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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,968.92, 10,453.98 and 2,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,968.92, 10,453.98 and 2,039.04 is: 3,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,968.92 : 10,453.98 = 2,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,968.92/10,453.98 = 2,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,968.92x = 10,453.98 × 2,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,968.92x = 21,316,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316,083.38/6,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.74

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