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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,958.38, 10,430.97 and 2,572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,958.38, 10,430.97 and 2,572.86 is: 3,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,958.38 : 10,430.97 = 2,572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,958.38/10,430.97 = 2,572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,958.38x = 10,430.97 × 2,572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,958.38x = 26,837,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837,425.47/6,958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.85

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