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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.63, 10,478.49 and 2,306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.63, 10,478.49 and 2,306.10 is: 3,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.63 : 10,478.49 = 2,306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.63/10,478.49 = 2,306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.63x = 10,478.49 × 2,306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.63x = 24,164,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164,445.79/6,984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.66

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