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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.49, 10,464.85 and 2,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.49, 10,464.85 and 2,537.30 is: 3,805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.49 : 10,464.85 = 2,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.49/10,464.85 = 2,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.49x = 10,464.85 × 2,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.49x = 26,552,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552,463.91/6,976.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.99

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