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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,971.55, 10,460.49 and 3,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,971.55, 10,460.49 and 3,465.06 is: 5,199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,971.55 : 10,460.49 = 3,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,971.55/10,460.49 = 3,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,971.55x = 10,460.49 × 3,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,971.55x = 36,246,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246,225.48/6,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.16

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