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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,888.52, 10,335.66 and 2,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,888.52, 10,335.66 and 2,991.88 is: 4,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,888.52 : 10,335.66 = 2,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,888.52/10,335.66 = 2,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,888.52x = 10,335.66 × 2,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,888.52x = 30,923,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923,054.44/6,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.07

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