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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.28, 10,477.94 and 2,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.28, 10,477.94 and 2,304.08 is: 3,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.28 : 10,477.94 = 2,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.28/10,477.94 = 2,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.28x = 10,477.94 × 2,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.28x = 24,142,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,012.00/6,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.62

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