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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.41, 10,423.92 and 2,565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.41, 10,423.92 and 2,565.79 is: 3,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.41 : 10,423.92 = 2,565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.41/10,423.92 = 2,565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.41x = 10,423.92 × 2,565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.41x = 26,745,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,745,589.70/6,951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.51

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