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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.47, 10,460.56 and 2,814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.47, 10,460.56 and 2,814.41 is: 4,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.47 : 10,460.56 = 2,814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.47/10,460.56 = 2,814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.47x = 10,460.56 × 2,814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.47x = 29,440,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440,304.67/6,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.55

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