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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.21, 10,460.07 and 2,814.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.21, 10,460.07 and 2,814.42 is: 4,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.21 : 10,460.07 = 2,814.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.21/10,460.07 = 2,814.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.21x = 10,460.07 × 2,814.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.21x = 29,439,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,439,030.21/6,975.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.52

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