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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.26, 10,461.72 and 2,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.26, 10,461.72 and 2,295.32 is: 3,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.26 : 10,461.72 = 2,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.26/10,461.72 = 2,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.26x = 10,461.72 × 2,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.26x = 24,013,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013,021.30/6,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.60

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