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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.38, 10,469.97 and 2,598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.38, 10,469.97 and 2,598.86 is: 3,895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.38 : 10,469.97 = 2,598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.38/10,469.97 = 2,598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.38x = 10,469.97 × 2,598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.38x = 27,209,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209,986.23/6,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.83

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