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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.41, 10,449.61 and 2,582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.41, 10,449.61 and 2,582.69 is: 3,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.41 : 10,449.61 = 2,582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.41/10,449.61 = 2,582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.41x = 10,449.61 × 2,582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.41x = 26,988,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988,044.55/6,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.03

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