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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.58, 10,441.41 and 2,578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.58, 10,441.41 and 2,578.08 is: 3,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.58 : 10,441.41 = 2,578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.58/10,441.41 = 2,578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.58x = 10,441.41 × 2,578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.58x = 26,918,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918,761.05/6,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.31

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