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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.93, 10,460.67 and 2,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.93, 10,460.67 and 2,293.20 is: 3,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.93 : 10,460.67 = 2,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.93/10,460.67 = 2,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.93x = 10,460.67 × 2,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.93x = 23,988,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988,408.44/6,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.22

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