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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.93, 10,474.64 and 2,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.93, 10,474.64 and 2,303.05 is: 3,454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.93 : 10,474.64 = 2,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.93/10,474.64 = 2,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.93x = 10,474.64 × 2,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.93x = 24,123,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,123,625.41/6,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.66

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