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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.73, 10,447.19 and 2,581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.73, 10,447.19 and 2,581.79 is: 3,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.73 : 10,447.19 = 2,581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.73/10,447.19 = 2,581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.73x = 10,447.19 × 2,581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.73x = 26,972,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972,437.76/6,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.61

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