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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.73, 10,466.60 and 4,382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.73, 10,466.60 and 4,382.49 is: 6,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.73 : 10,466.60 = 4,382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.73/10,466.60 = 4,382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.73x = 10,466.60 × 4,382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.73x = 45,869,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869,769.83/6,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.74

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