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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.46, 10,476.56 and 3,703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.46, 10,476.56 and 3,703.10 is: 5,544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.46 : 10,476.56 = 3,703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.46/10,476.56 = 3,703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.46x = 10,476.56 × 3,703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.46x = 38,795,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,749.34/6,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.26

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