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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.26, 10,461.79 and 2,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.26, 10,461.79 and 2,043.74 is: 3,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.26 : 10,461.79 = 2,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.26/10,461.79 = 2,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.26x = 10,461.79 × 2,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.26x = 21,381,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381,178.69/6,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.29

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