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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.45, 10,467.71 and 2,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.45, 10,467.71 and 2,297.27 is: 3,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.45 : 10,467.71 = 2,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.45/10,467.71 = 2,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.45x = 10,467.71 × 2,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.45x = 24,047,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047,092.33/6,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.40

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