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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.13, 10,458.42 and 2,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.13, 10,458.42 and 2,292.25 is: 3,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.13 : 10,458.42 = 2,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.13/10,458.42 = 2,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.13x = 10,458.42 × 2,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.13x = 23,973,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973,298.11/6,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.45

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