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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.61, 10,473.33 and 2,302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.61, 10,473.33 and 2,302.77 is: 3,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.61 : 10,473.33 = 2,302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.61/10,473.33 = 2,302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.61x = 10,473.33 × 2,302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.61x = 24,117,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,117,670.12/6,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.47

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