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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.20, 10,454.84 and 2,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.20, 10,454.84 and 2,529.68 is: 3,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.20 : 10,454.84 = 2,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.20/10,454.84 = 2,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.20x = 10,454.84 × 2,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.20x = 26,447,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,399.65/6,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.26

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