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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.46, 10,436.96 and 4,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.46, 10,436.96 and 4,153.94 is: 6,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.46 : 10,436.96 = 4,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.46/10,436.96 = 4,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.46x = 10,436.96 × 4,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.46x = 43,354,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,354,505.62/6,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.29

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