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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.62, 10,471.47 and 2,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.62, 10,471.47 and 2,302.36 is: 3,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.62 : 10,471.47 = 2,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.62/10,471.47 = 2,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.62x = 10,471.47 × 2,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.62x = 24,109,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,109,093.67/6,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.23

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