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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.44, 10,473.66 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.44, 10,473.66 and 2,601 is: 3,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.44 : 10,473.66 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.44/10,473.66 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.44x = 10,473.66 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.44x = 27,241,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,989.66/6,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.50

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