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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.40, 10,466.42 and 2,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.40, 10,466.42 and 2,297.13 is: 3,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.40 : 10,466.42 = 2,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.40/10,466.42 = 2,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.40x = 10,466.42 × 2,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.40x = 24,042,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042,727.37/6,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.29

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