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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.16, 10,452.40 and 3,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.16, 10,452.40 and 3,678.96 is: 5,514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.16 : 10,452.40 = 3,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.16/10,452.40 = 3,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.16x = 10,452.40 × 3,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.16x = 38,453,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,453,961.50/6,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.57

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