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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.06, 10,459.82 and 2,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.06, 10,459.82 and 2,528.48 is: 3,792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.06 : 10,459.82 = 2,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.06/10,459.82 = 2,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.06x = 10,459.82 × 2,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.06x = 26,447,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,445.67/6,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.80

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