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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,977.97, 10,481.94 and 4,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,977.97, 10,481.94 and 4,382.73 is: 6,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,977.97 : 10,481.94 = 4,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,977.97/10,481.94 = 4,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,977.97x = 10,481.94 × 4,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,977.97x = 45,939,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,512.90/6,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.51

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