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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.93, 10,467.86 and 2,046.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.93, 10,467.86 and 2,046.87 is: 3,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.93 : 10,467.86 = 2,046.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.93/10,467.86 = 2,046.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.93x = 10,467.86 × 2,046.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.93x = 21,426,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426,338.36/6,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.59

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