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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.58, 10,462.02 and 2,293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.58, 10,462.02 and 2,293.61 is: 3,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.58 : 10,462.02 = 2,293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.58/10,462.02 = 2,293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.58x = 10,462.02 × 2,293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.58x = 23,995,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,995,741.38/6,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.95

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