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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.67, 10,469.95 and 3,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.67, 10,469.95 and 3,084.06 is: 4,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.67 : 10,469.95 = 3,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.67/10,469.95 = 3,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.67x = 10,469.95 × 3,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.67x = 32,289,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289,954.00/6,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.29

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