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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.36, 10,430.56 and 2,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.36, 10,430.56 and 2,571.08 is: 3,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.36 : 10,430.56 = 2,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.36/10,430.56 = 2,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.36x = 10,430.56 × 2,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.36x = 26,817,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817,804.20/6,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.26

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