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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.46, 10,445.51 and 2,581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.46, 10,445.51 and 2,581.17 is: 3,872.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.46 : 10,445.51 = 2,581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.46/10,445.51 = 2,581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.46x = 10,445.51 × 2,581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.46x = 26,961,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,961,624.14/6,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.43

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