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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965.46, 10,453.68 and 2,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,965.46, 10,453.68 and 2,584.26 is: 3,878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965.46 : 10,453.68 = 2,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965.46/10,453.68 = 2,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965.46x = 10,453.68 × 2,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965.46x = 27,015,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,015,027.08/6,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.43

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