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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.04, 10,441.90 and 2,577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.04, 10,441.90 and 2,577.47 is: 3,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.04 : 10,441.90 = 2,577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.04/10,441.90 = 2,577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.04x = 10,441.90 × 2,577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.04x = 26,913,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,913,690.12/6,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.33

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