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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.85, 10,465.96 and 2,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.85, 10,465.96 and 2,296.84 is: 3,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.85 : 10,465.96 = 2,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.85/10,465.96 = 2,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.85x = 10,465.96 × 2,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.85x = 24,038,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,038,627.59/6,976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.48

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