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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.91, 10,426.44 and 2,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.91, 10,426.44 and 2,568.33 is: 3,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.91 : 10,426.44 = 2,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.91/10,426.44 = 2,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.91x = 10,426.44 × 2,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.91x = 26,778,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,538.65/6,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.52

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