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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.96, 10,466.67 and 3,077.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.96, 10,466.67 and 3,077.64 is: 4,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.96 : 10,466.67 = 3,077.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.96/10,466.67 = 3,077.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.96x = 10,466.67 × 3,077.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.96x = 32,212,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,642.26/6,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.66

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