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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.58, 10,421.01 and 2,566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.58, 10,421.01 and 2,566.86 is: 3,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.58 : 10,421.01 = 2,566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.58/10,421.01 = 2,566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.58x = 10,421.01 × 2,566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.58x = 26,749,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749,273.73/6,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.50

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