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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.31, 10,465.97 and 2,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.31, 10,465.97 and 2,046.92 is: 3,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.31 : 10,465.97 = 2,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.31/10,465.97 = 2,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.31x = 10,465.97 × 2,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.31x = 21,422,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422,940.75/6,977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.37

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