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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.27, 10,467.45 and 2,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.27, 10,467.45 and 2,297.09 is: 3,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.27 : 10,467.45 = 2,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.27/10,467.45 = 2,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.27x = 10,467.45 × 2,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.27x = 24,044,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,700.89/6,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.15

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