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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.92, 10,480.25 and 2,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.92, 10,480.25 and 2,305.74 is: 3,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.92 : 10,480.25 = 2,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.92/10,480.25 = 2,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.92x = 10,480.25 × 2,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.92x = 24,164,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164,667.71/6,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.06

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