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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.69, 10,435.81 and 2,573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.69, 10,435.81 and 2,573.48 is: 3,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.69 : 10,435.81 = 2,573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.69/10,435.81 = 2,573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.69x = 10,435.81 × 2,573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.69x = 26,856,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,348.32/6,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.06

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