Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.36, 10,463.04 and 2,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,975.36, 10,463.04 and 2,358 is: 3,537
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,975.36 : 10,463.04 = 2,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,975.36/10,463.04 = 2,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,975.36x = 10,463.04 × 2,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,975.36x = 24,671,848.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,671,848.32/6,975.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,537
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