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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.07, 10,462.47 and 2,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.07, 10,462.47 and 2,044.60 is: 3,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.07 : 10,462.47 = 2,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.07/10,462.47 = 2,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.07x = 10,462.47 × 2,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.07x = 21,391,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391,532.34/6,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.86

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