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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.63, 10,463.46 and 1,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.63, 10,463.46 and 1,710.66 is: 2,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.63 : 10,463.46 = 1,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.63/10,463.46 = 1,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.63x = 10,463.46 × 1,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.63x = 17,899,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899,468.14/6,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.00

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