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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.72, 10,466.16 and 2,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.72, 10,466.16 and 2,595.28 is: 3,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.72 : 10,466.16 = 2,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.72/10,466.16 = 2,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.72x = 10,466.16 × 2,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.72x = 27,162,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162,615.72/6,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.44

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