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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.35, 10,459.08 and 2,294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.35, 10,459.08 and 2,294.09 is: 3,439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.35 : 10,459.08 = 2,294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.35/10,459.08 = 2,294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.35x = 10,459.08 × 2,294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.35x = 23,994,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994,057.76/6,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.84

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