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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.53, 10,467.96 and 2,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.53, 10,467.96 and 2,297.62 is: 3,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.53 : 10,467.96 = 2,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.53/10,467.96 = 2,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.53x = 10,467.96 × 2,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.53x = 24,051,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,051,394.26/6,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.98

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