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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.85, 10,459.26 and 2,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.85, 10,459.26 and 2,041.11 is: 3,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.85 : 10,459.26 = 2,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.85/10,459.26 = 2,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.85x = 10,459.26 × 2,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.85x = 21,348,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348,500.18/6,971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.10

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