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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.39, 10,476.61 and 2,303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.39, 10,476.61 and 2,303.21 is: 3,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.39 : 10,476.61 = 2,303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.39/10,476.61 = 2,303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.39x = 10,476.61 × 2,303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.39x = 24,129,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129,832.92/6,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.32

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