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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.37, 10,449.59 and 1,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.37, 10,449.59 and 1,772.24 is: 2,658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.37 : 10,449.59 = 1,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.37/10,449.59 = 1,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.37x = 10,449.59 × 1,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.37x = 18,519,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,181.38/6,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.37

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