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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.70, 10,466.87 and 2,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.70, 10,466.87 and 2,297.44 is: 3,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.70 : 10,466.87 = 2,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.70/10,466.87 = 2,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.70x = 10,466.87 × 2,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.70x = 24,046,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046,968.16/6,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.75

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