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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.28, 10,459.36 and 2,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.28, 10,459.36 and 2,357.04 is: 3,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.28 : 10,459.36 = 2,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.28/10,459.36 = 2,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.28x = 10,459.36 × 2,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.28x = 24,653,129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653,129.89/6,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.34

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