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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.29, 10,477.51 and 3,286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.29, 10,477.51 and 3,286.91 is: 4,930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.29 : 10,477.51 = 3,286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.29/10,477.51 = 3,286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.29x = 10,477.51 × 3,286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.29x = 34,438,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,438,571.79/6,984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.87

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