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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.80, 10,434.57 and 2,573.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.80, 10,434.57 and 2,573.29 is: 3,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.80 : 10,434.57 = 2,573.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.80/10,434.57 = 2,573.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.80x = 10,434.57 × 2,573.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.80x = 26,851,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,851,174.64/6,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.26

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