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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.69, 10,464.29 and 2,296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.69, 10,464.29 and 2,296.61 is: 3,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.69 : 10,464.29 = 2,296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.69/10,464.29 = 2,296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.69x = 10,464.29 × 2,296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.69x = 24,032,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032,346.48/6,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.17

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