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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.91, 10,450.37 and 2,579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.91, 10,450.37 and 2,579.23 is: 3,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.91 : 10,450.37 = 2,579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.91/10,450.37 = 2,579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.91x = 10,450.37 × 2,579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.91x = 26,953,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953,907.82/6,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.85

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