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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.96, 10,458.24 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.96, 10,458.24 and 2,292.96 is: 3,439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.96 : 10,458.24 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.96/10,458.24 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.96x = 10,458.24 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.96x = 23,980,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980,325.99/6,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.05

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