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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.12, 10,464.24 and 2,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.12, 10,464.24 and 2,358 is: 3,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.12 : 10,464.24 = 2,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.12/10,464.24 = 2,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.12x = 10,464.24 × 2,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.12x = 24,674,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674,677.92/6,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.53

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