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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.55, 10,457.33 and 2,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.55, 10,457.33 and 2,041.19 is: 3,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.55 : 10,457.33 = 2,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.55/10,457.33 = 2,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.55x = 10,457.33 × 2,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.55x = 21,345,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345,374.15/6,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.78

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