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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.98, 10,463.28 and 2,296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.98, 10,463.28 and 2,296.02 is: 3,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.98 : 10,463.28 = 2,296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.98/10,463.28 = 2,296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.98x = 10,463.28 × 2,296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.98x = 24,023,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,900.15/6,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.31

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