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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.72, 10,470.66 and 2,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.72, 10,470.66 and 2,598.28 is: 3,898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.72 : 10,470.66 = 2,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.72/10,470.66 = 2,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.72x = 10,470.66 × 2,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.72x = 27,205,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,706.46/6,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.94

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