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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.47, 10,463.55 and 2,296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.47, 10,463.55 and 2,296.53 is: 3,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.47 : 10,463.55 = 2,296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.47/10,463.55 = 2,296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.47x = 10,463.55 × 2,296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.47x = 24,029,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029,856.48/6,976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.41

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