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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.59, 10,388.71 and 1,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.59, 10,388.71 and 1,994.73 is: 2,992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.59 : 10,388.71 = 1,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.59/10,388.71 = 1,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.59x = 10,388.71 × 1,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.59x = 20,722,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,722,623.81/6,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.61

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