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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.58, 10,442.91 and 2,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.58, 10,442.91 and 2,579.08 is: 3,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.58 : 10,442.91 = 2,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.58/10,442.91 = 2,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.58x = 10,442.91 × 2,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.58x = 26,933,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933,100.32/6,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.82

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