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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.97, 10,462.80 and 2,296.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.97, 10,462.80 and 2,296.03 is: 3,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.97 : 10,462.80 = 2,296.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.97/10,462.80 = 2,296.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.97x = 10,462.80 × 2,296.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.97x = 24,022,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,022,902.68/6,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.66

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