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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.93, 10,431.32 and 2,571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.93, 10,431.32 and 2,571.39 is: 3,856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.93 : 10,431.32 = 2,571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.93/10,431.32 = 2,571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.93x = 10,431.32 × 2,571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.93x = 26,822,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822,979.08/6,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.69

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