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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.08, 10,461.27 and 2,293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.08, 10,461.27 and 2,293.10 is: 3,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.08 : 10,461.27 = 2,293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.08/10,461.27 = 2,293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.08x = 10,461.27 × 2,293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.08x = 23,988,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988,779.71/6,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.20

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