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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.92, 10,442.43 and 2,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.92, 10,442.43 and 2,581.86 is: 3,870.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.92 : 10,442.43 = 2,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.92/10,442.43 = 2,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.92x = 10,442.43 × 2,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.92x = 26,960,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960,892.32/6,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.96

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