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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.71, 10,461.65 and 2,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.71, 10,461.65 and 2,292.66 is: 3,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.71 : 10,461.65 = 2,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.71/10,461.65 = 2,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.71x = 10,461.65 × 2,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.71x = 23,985,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985,007.92/6,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.35

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