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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.66, 10,466.58 and 2,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.66, 10,466.58 and 2,047.40 is: 3,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.66 : 10,466.58 = 2,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.66/10,466.58 = 2,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.66x = 10,466.58 × 2,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.66x = 21,429,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,275.89/6,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.13

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