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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.34, 10,475.69 and 2,301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.34, 10,475.69 and 2,301.43 is: 3,452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.34 : 10,475.69 = 2,301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.34/10,475.69 = 2,301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.34x = 10,475.69 × 2,301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.34x = 24,109,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,109,067.24/6,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.37

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