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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.97, 10,458.32 and 2,812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.97, 10,458.32 and 2,812.91 is: 4,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.97 : 10,458.32 = 2,812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.97/10,458.32 = 2,812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.97x = 10,458.32 × 2,812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.97x = 29,418,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418,246.56/6,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.30

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