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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.78, 10,444.77 and 2,580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.78, 10,444.77 and 2,580.27 is: 3,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.78 : 10,444.77 = 2,580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.78/10,444.77 = 2,580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.78x = 10,444.77 × 2,580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.78x = 26,950,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950,326.69/6,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.63

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