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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.01, 10,465.45 and 2,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.01, 10,465.45 and 2,814.07 is: 4,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.01 : 10,465.45 = 2,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.01/10,465.45 = 2,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.01x = 10,465.45 × 2,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.01x = 29,450,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,450,508.88/6,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.08

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