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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.83, 10,464.64 and 2,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.83, 10,464.64 and 2,296.31 is: 3,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.83 : 10,464.64 = 2,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.83/10,464.64 = 2,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.83x = 10,464.64 × 2,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.83x = 24,030,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030,085.91/6,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.76

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