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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.86, 10,465.07 and 2,296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.86, 10,465.07 and 2,296.13 is: 3,444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.86 : 10,465.07 = 2,296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.86/10,465.07 = 2,296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.86x = 10,465.07 × 2,296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.86x = 24,029,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029,097.37/6,975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.61

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