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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.98, 10,473.72 and 2,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.98, 10,473.72 and 2,302.90 is: 3,453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.98 : 10,473.72 = 2,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.98/10,473.72 = 2,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.98x = 10,473.72 × 2,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.98x = 24,119,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119,929.79/6,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.61

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