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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.12, 10,465.98 and 2,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.12, 10,465.98 and 2,233.76 is: 3,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.12 : 10,465.98 = 2,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.12/10,465.98 = 2,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.12x = 10,465.98 × 2,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.12x = 23,378,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,426.78/6,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.73

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