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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.83, 10,463.18 and 2,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.83, 10,463.18 and 2,592.54 is: 3,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.83 : 10,463.18 = 2,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.83/10,463.18 = 2,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.83x = 10,463.18 × 2,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.83x = 27,126,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,126,199.71/6,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.71

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