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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,915.17, 10,373.35 and 2,966.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,915.17, 10,373.35 and 2,966.61 is: 4,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,915.17 : 10,373.35 = 2,966.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,915.17/10,373.35 = 2,966.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,915.17x = 10,373.35 × 2,966.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,915.17x = 30,773,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773,683.84/6,915.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.17

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