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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.62, 10,465.79 and 2,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.62, 10,465.79 and 2,295.43 is: 3,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.62 : 10,465.79 = 2,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.62/10,465.79 = 2,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.62x = 10,465.79 × 2,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.62x = 24,023,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,488.34/6,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.43

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