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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.82, 10,453.40 and 2,292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.82, 10,453.40 and 2,292.62 is: 3,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.82 : 10,453.40 = 2,292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.82/10,453.40 = 2,292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.82x = 10,453.40 × 2,292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.82x = 23,965,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,673.91/6,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.52

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