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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.76, 10,464.63 and 2,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.76, 10,464.63 and 2,044.69 is: 3,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.76 : 10,464.63 = 2,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.76/10,464.63 = 2,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.76x = 10,464.63 × 2,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.76x = 21,396,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396,924.31/6,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.33

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