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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.91, 10,472.15 and 2,302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.91, 10,472.15 and 2,302.05 is: 3,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.91 : 10,472.15 = 2,302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.91/10,472.15 = 2,302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.91x = 10,472.15 × 2,302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.91x = 24,107,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,401.40/6,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.34

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