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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.26, 10,466.28 and 2,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.26, 10,466.28 and 2,047.68 is: 3,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.26 : 10,466.28 = 2,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.26/10,466.28 = 2,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.26x = 10,466.28 × 2,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.26x = 21,431,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431,592.23/6,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.07

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