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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.32, 10,462.16 and 2,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.32, 10,462.16 and 2,292.43 is: 3,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.32 : 10,462.16 = 2,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.32/10,462.16 = 2,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.32x = 10,462.16 × 2,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.32x = 23,983,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983,738.81/6,974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.87

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