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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.49, 10,466.35 and 2,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.49, 10,466.35 and 2,538.30 is: 3,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.49 : 10,466.35 = 2,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.49/10,466.35 = 2,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.49x = 10,466.35 × 2,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.49x = 26,566,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,566,736.21/6,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.49

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