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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.97, 10,462.86 and 2,818.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.97, 10,462.86 and 2,818.11 is: 4,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.97 : 10,462.86 = 2,818.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.97/10,462.86 = 2,818.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.97x = 10,462.86 × 2,818.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.97x = 29,485,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,485,490.39/6,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.51

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