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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.46, 10,473.90 and 2,823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.46, 10,473.90 and 2,823.67 is: 4,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.46 : 10,473.90 = 2,823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.46/10,473.90 = 2,823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.46x = 10,473.90 × 2,823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.46x = 29,574,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574,837.21/6,984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.38

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