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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.64, 10,445.02 and 2,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.64, 10,445.02 and 2,581.16 is: 3,873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.64 : 10,445.02 = 2,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.64/10,445.02 = 2,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.64x = 10,445.02 × 2,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.64x = 26,960,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960,267.82/6,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.25

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