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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.41, 10,467.73 and 2,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.41, 10,467.73 and 2,297.46 is: 3,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.41 : 10,467.73 = 2,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.41/10,467.73 = 2,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.41x = 10,467.73 × 2,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.41x = 24,049,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,158.32/6,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.72

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