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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.76, 10,466.34 and 2,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.76, 10,466.34 and 2,047.56 is: 3,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.76 : 10,466.34 = 2,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.76/10,466.34 = 2,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.76x = 10,466.34 × 2,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.76x = 21,430,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,459.13/6,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.25

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