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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.90, 10,466.89 and 2,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.90, 10,466.89 and 2,296.72 is: 3,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.90 : 10,466.89 = 2,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.90/10,466.89 = 2,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.90x = 10,466.89 × 2,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.90x = 24,039,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039,483.69/6,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.58

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