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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.40, 10,467.74 and 2,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.40, 10,467.74 and 2,297.77 is: 3,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.40 : 10,467.74 = 2,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.40/10,467.74 = 2,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.40x = 10,467.74 × 2,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.40x = 24,052,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052,458.94/6,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.20

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