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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.53, 10,481.51 and 2,601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.53, 10,481.51 and 2,601.99 is: 3,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.53 : 10,481.51 = 2,601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.53/10,481.51 = 2,601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.53x = 10,481.51 × 2,601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.53x = 27,272,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272,762.73/6,984.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.74

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