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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.20, 10,464.62 and 2,295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.20, 10,464.62 and 2,295.95 is: 3,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.20 : 10,464.62 = 2,295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.20/10,464.62 = 2,295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.20x = 10,464.62 × 2,295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.20x = 24,026,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026,180.49/6,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.51

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