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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.58, 10,465.77 and 2,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.58, 10,465.77 and 2,297.06 is: 3,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.58 : 10,465.77 = 2,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.58/10,465.77 = 2,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.58x = 10,465.77 × 2,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.58x = 24,040,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,040,527.80/6,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.89

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