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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.38, 10,464.61 and 2,296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.38, 10,464.61 and 2,296.83 is: 3,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.38 : 10,464.61 = 2,296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.38/10,464.61 = 2,296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.38x = 10,464.61 × 2,296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.38x = 24,035,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,035,366.38/6,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.75

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