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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,974.73, 10,459.83 and 2,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,974.73, 10,459.83 and 2,293.68 is: 3,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,974.73 : 10,459.83 = 2,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,974.73/10,459.83 = 2,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,974.73x = 10,459.83 × 2,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,974.73x = 23,991,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,991,502.87/6,974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.78

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