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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.67, 10,449.05 and 2,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.67, 10,449.05 and 2,583.52 is: 3,874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.67 : 10,449.05 = 2,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.67/10,449.05 = 2,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.67x = 10,449.05 × 2,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.67x = 26,995,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995,316.74/6,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.92

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