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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.84, 10,466.36 and 3,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.84, 10,466.36 and 3,465.76 is: 5,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.84 : 10,466.36 = 3,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.84/10,466.36 = 3,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.84x = 10,466.36 × 3,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.84x = 36,273,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,273,891.83/6,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.93

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