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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.42, 10,462.17 and 2,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.42, 10,462.17 and 2,592.27 is: 3,888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.42 : 10,462.17 = 2,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.42/10,462.17 = 2,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.42x = 10,462.17 × 2,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.42x = 27,120,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,769.43/6,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.05

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