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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.62, 10,469.87 and 2,819.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.62, 10,469.87 and 2,819.22 is: 4,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.62 : 10,469.87 = 2,819.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.62/10,469.87 = 2,819.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.62x = 10,469.87 × 2,819.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.62x = 29,516,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516,866.90/6,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.19

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