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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.08, 10,465.20 and 2,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.08, 10,465.20 and 2,358 is: 3,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.08 : 10,465.20 = 2,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.08/10,465.20 = 2,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.08x = 10,465.20 × 2,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.08x = 24,676,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,676,941.60/6,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.37

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