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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.62, 10,464.71 and 1,711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.62, 10,464.71 and 1,711.65 is: 2,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.62 : 10,464.71 = 1,711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.62/10,464.71 = 1,711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.62x = 10,464.71 × 1,711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.62x = 17,911,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,911,920.87/6,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.42

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