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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.70, 10,466.51 and 1,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.70, 10,466.51 and 1,783.58 is: 2,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.70 : 10,466.51 = 1,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.70/10,466.51 = 1,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.70x = 10,466.51 × 1,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.70x = 18,667,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667,796.66/6,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.35

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