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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.72, 10,460.94 and 2,814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.72, 10,460.94 and 2,814.66 is: 4,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.72 : 10,460.94 = 2,814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.72/10,460.94 = 2,814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.72x = 10,460.94 × 2,814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.72x = 29,443,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,443,989.38/6,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.92

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