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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.40, 10,477.80 and 2,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.40, 10,477.80 and 2,368.40 is: 3,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.40 : 10,477.80 = 2,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.40/10,477.80 = 2,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.40x = 10,477.80 × 2,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.40x = 24,815,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815,621.52/6,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.50

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