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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.95, 10,459.36 and 1,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.95, 10,459.36 and 1,707.99 is: 2,561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.95 : 10,459.36 = 1,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.95/10,459.36 = 1,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.95x = 10,459.36 × 1,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.95x = 17,864,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,425.72/6,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.96

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