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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.16, 10,461.96 and 2,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.16, 10,461.96 and 2,296.08 is: 3,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.16 : 10,461.96 = 2,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.16/10,461.96 = 2,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.16x = 10,461.96 × 2,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.16x = 24,021,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,497.12/6,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.88

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