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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.29, 10,421.15 and 2,566.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.29, 10,421.15 and 2,566.95 is: 3,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.29 : 10,421.15 = 2,566.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.29/10,421.15 = 2,566.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.29x = 10,421.15 × 2,566.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.29x = 26,750,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750,558.16/6,952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.73

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