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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.28, 10,460.87 and 2,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.28, 10,460.87 and 2,042.20 is: 3,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.28 : 10,460.87 = 2,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.28/10,460.87 = 2,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.28x = 10,460.87 × 2,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.28x = 21,363,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363,167.67/6,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.58

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