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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.97, 10,458.19 and 2,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.97, 10,458.19 and 2,530.54 is: 3,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.97 : 10,458.19 = 2,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.97/10,458.19 = 2,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.97x = 10,458.19 × 2,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.97x = 26,464,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,877.24/6,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.89

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