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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,891.52, 10,340.16 and 2,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,891.52, 10,340.16 and 2,994.88 is: 4,493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,891.52 : 10,340.16 = 2,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,891.52/10,340.16 = 2,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,891.52x = 10,340.16 × 2,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,891.52x = 30,967,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,967,538.38/6,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.57

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