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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,979.92, 10,469.88 and 2,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,979.92, 10,469.88 and 2,366.16 is: 3,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,979.92 : 10,469.88 = 2,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,979.92/10,469.88 = 2,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,979.92x = 10,469.88 × 2,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,979.92x = 24,773,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773,411.26/6,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.24

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