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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.47, 10,427.03 and 2,571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.47, 10,427.03 and 2,571.90 is: 3,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.47 : 10,427.03 = 2,571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.47/10,427.03 = 2,571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.47x = 10,427.03 × 2,571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.47x = 26,817,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817,294.79/6,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.57

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