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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.48, 10,464.69 and 2,534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.48, 10,464.69 and 2,534.13 is: 3,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.48 : 10,464.69 = 2,534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.48/10,464.69 = 2,534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.48x = 10,464.69 × 2,534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.48x = 26,518,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518,884.87/6,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.18

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