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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.64, 10,467.59 and 2,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.64, 10,467.59 and 2,296.29 is: 3,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.64 : 10,467.59 = 2,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.64/10,467.59 = 2,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.64x = 10,467.59 × 2,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.64x = 24,036,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,622.24/6,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.81

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