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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.96, 10,469.68 and 2,598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.96, 10,469.68 and 2,598.41 is: 3,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.96 : 10,469.68 = 2,598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.96/10,469.68 = 2,598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.96x = 10,469.68 × 2,598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.96x = 27,204,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204,540.89/6,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.29

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