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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.93, 10,480.19 and 2,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.93, 10,480.19 and 2,306.27 is: 3,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.93 : 10,480.19 = 2,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.93/10,480.19 = 2,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.93x = 10,480.19 × 2,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.93x = 24,170,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170,127.36/6,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.83

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