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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.08, 10,430.96 and 2,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.08, 10,430.96 and 2,569.52 is: 3,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.08 : 10,430.96 = 2,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.08/10,430.96 = 2,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.08x = 10,430.96 × 2,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.08x = 26,802,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,802,560.34/6,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.88

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