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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,940.70, 10,411.05 and 2,561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,940.70, 10,411.05 and 2,561.30 is: 3,841.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,940.70 : 10,411.05 = 2,561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,940.70/10,411.05 = 2,561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,940.70x = 10,411.05 × 2,561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,940.70x = 26,665,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665,822.37/6,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.95

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