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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.97, 10,458.09 and 3,462.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.97, 10,458.09 and 3,462.71 is: 5,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.97 : 10,458.09 = 3,462.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.97/10,458.09 = 3,462.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.97x = 10,458.09 × 3,462.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.97x = 36,213,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213,280.53/6,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.64

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