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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.44, 10,460.16 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.44, 10,460.16 and 2,592 is: 3,888

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.44 : 10,460.16 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.44/10,460.16 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.44x = 10,460.16 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.44x = 27,112,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112,734.72/6,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888

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