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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.44, 10,462.90 and 3,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.44, 10,462.90 and 3,075.12 is: 4,613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.44 : 10,462.90 = 3,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.44/10,462.90 = 3,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.44x = 10,462.90 × 3,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.44x = 32,174,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174,673.05/6,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.89

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