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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.42, 10,462.71 and 2,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.42, 10,462.71 and 2,592.90 is: 3,890.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.42 : 10,462.71 = 2,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.42/10,462.71 = 2,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.42x = 10,462.71 × 2,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.42x = 27,128,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,760.76/6,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.87

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