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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.24, 10,464.48 and 2,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.24, 10,464.48 and 2,295.48 is: 3,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.24 : 10,464.48 = 2,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.24/10,464.48 = 2,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.24x = 10,464.48 × 2,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.24x = 24,021,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,004.55/6,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.75

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