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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.08, 10,457.46 and 2,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.08, 10,457.46 and 2,355 is: 3,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.08 : 10,457.46 = 2,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.08/10,457.46 = 2,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.08x = 10,457.46 × 2,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.08x = 24,627,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627,318.30/6,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.77

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