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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.88, 10,450.92 and 1,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.88, 10,450.92 and 1,772.76 is: 2,659.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.88 : 10,450.92 = 1,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.88/10,450.92 = 1,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.88x = 10,450.92 × 1,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.88x = 18,526,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,972.94/6,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.29

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