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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.62, 10,469.97 and 2,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.62, 10,469.97 and 2,301.36 is: 3,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.62 : 10,469.97 = 2,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.62/10,469.97 = 2,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.62x = 10,469.97 × 2,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.62x = 24,095,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095,170.16/6,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.73

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