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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.59, 10,439.95 and 2,800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.59, 10,439.95 and 2,800.52 is: 4,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.59 : 10,439.95 = 2,800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.59/10,439.95 = 2,800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.59x = 10,439.95 × 2,800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.59x = 29,237,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237,269.68/6,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.80

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