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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,967.36, 10,445.94 and 2,584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,967.36, 10,445.94 and 2,584.84 is: 3,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,967.36 : 10,445.94 = 2,584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,967.36/10,445.94 = 2,584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,967.36x = 10,445.94 × 2,584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,967.36x = 27,001,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,083.55/6,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.37

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