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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.79, 10,456.28 and 3,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.79, 10,456.28 and 3,270.84 is: 4,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.79 : 10,456.28 = 3,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.79/10,456.28 = 3,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.79x = 10,456.28 × 3,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.79x = 34,200,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,802.52/6,976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.09

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