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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.51, 10,461.77 and 1,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.51, 10,461.77 and 1,709.54 is: 2,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.51 : 10,461.77 = 1,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.51/10,461.77 = 1,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.51x = 10,461.77 × 1,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.51x = 17,884,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,808.69/6,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.31

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