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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.22, 10,461.74 and 2,817.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.22, 10,461.74 and 2,817.36 is: 4,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.22 : 10,461.74 = 2,817.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.22/10,461.74 = 2,817.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.22x = 10,461.74 × 2,817.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.22x = 29,474,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474,473.72/6,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.39

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