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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.93, 10,465.97 and 3,278.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.93, 10,465.97 and 3,278.71 is: 4,920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.93 : 10,465.97 = 3,278.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.93/10,465.97 = 3,278.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.93x = 10,465.97 × 3,278.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.93x = 34,314,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,880.50/6,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.45

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