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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.66, 10,444.83 and 2,579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.66, 10,444.83 and 2,579.47 is: 3,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.66 : 10,444.83 = 2,579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.66/10,444.83 = 2,579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.66x = 10,444.83 × 2,579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.66x = 26,942,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,125.64/6,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.07

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