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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.20, 10,462.34 and 2,534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.20, 10,462.34 and 2,534.68 is: 3,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.20 : 10,462.34 = 2,534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.20/10,462.34 = 2,534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.20x = 10,462.34 × 2,534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.20x = 26,518,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518,683.95/6,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.76

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