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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997, 10,497.12 and 2,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997, 10,497.12 and 2,380 is: 3,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997 : 10,497.12 = 2,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997/10,497.12 = 2,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997x = 10,497.12 × 2,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997x = 24,983,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983,145.60/6,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.55

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