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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.84, 10,462.61 and 2,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.84, 10,462.61 and 2,295.91 is: 3,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.84 : 10,462.61 = 2,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.84/10,462.61 = 2,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.84x = 10,462.61 × 2,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.84x = 24,021,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,210.93/6,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.49

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