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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.76, 10,473.86 and 2,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.76, 10,473.86 and 2,365.76 is: 3,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.76 : 10,473.86 = 2,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.76/10,473.86 = 2,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.76x = 10,473.86 × 2,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.76x = 24,778,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778,639.03/6,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.55

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