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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,889.70, 10,334.33 and 2,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,889.70, 10,334.33 and 2,994.11 is: 4,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,889.70 : 10,334.33 = 2,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,889.70/10,334.33 = 2,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,889.70x = 10,334.33 × 2,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,889.70x = 30,942,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,131.66/6,889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.07

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