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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,890.52, 10,338.66 and 2,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,890.52, 10,338.66 and 2,993.88 is: 4,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,890.52 : 10,338.66 = 2,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,890.52/10,338.66 = 2,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,890.52x = 10,338.66 × 2,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,890.52x = 30,952,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952,707.40/6,890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.07

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