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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.66, 10,476.59 and 2,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.66, 10,476.59 and 2,541.71 is: 3,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.66 : 10,476.59 = 2,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.66/10,476.59 = 2,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.66x = 10,476.59 × 2,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.66x = 26,628,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628,388.48/6,983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.96

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