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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.46, 10,460.33 and 2,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.46, 10,460.33 and 2,292.48 is: 3,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.46 : 10,460.33 = 2,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.46/10,460.33 = 2,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.46x = 10,460.33 × 2,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.46x = 23,980,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,045.02/6,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.25

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