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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.18, 10,464.06 and 2,296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.18, 10,464.06 and 2,296.55 is: 3,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.18 : 10,464.06 = 2,296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.18/10,464.06 = 2,296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.18x = 10,464.06 × 2,296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.18x = 24,031,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,031,184.67/6,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.24

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