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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.51, 10,462.89 and 2,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.51, 10,462.89 and 2,293.16 is: 3,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.51 : 10,462.89 = 2,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.51/10,462.89 = 2,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.51x = 10,462.89 × 2,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.51x = 23,993,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993,080.83/6,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.11

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