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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.09, 10,462.32 and 2,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.09, 10,462.32 and 2,044.80 is: 3,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.09 : 10,462.32 = 2,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.09/10,462.32 = 2,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.09x = 10,462.32 × 2,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.09x = 21,393,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,393,351.94/6,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.11

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