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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,963.16, 10,447.08 and 2,580.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,963.16, 10,447.08 and 2,580.97 is: 3,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,963.16 : 10,447.08 = 2,580.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,963.16/10,447.08 = 2,580.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,963.16x = 10,447.08 × 2,580.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,963.16x = 26,963,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,600.07/6,963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.32

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