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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.95, 10,310.94 and 2,977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.95, 10,310.94 and 2,977.45 is: 4,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.95 : 10,310.94 = 2,977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.95/10,310.94 = 2,977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.95x = 10,310.94 × 2,977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.95x = 30,700,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,282.53/6,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.18

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