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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.67, 10,458.28 and 2,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.67, 10,458.28 and 2,292.60 is: 3,438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.67 : 10,458.28 = 2,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.67/10,458.28 = 2,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.67x = 10,458.28 × 2,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.67x = 23,976,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,976,652.73/6,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.17

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