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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.90, 10,465.88 and 2,813.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.90, 10,465.88 and 2,813.78 is: 4,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.90 : 10,465.88 = 2,813.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.90/10,465.88 = 2,813.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.90x = 10,465.88 × 2,813.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.90x = 29,448,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448,617.43/6,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.48

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