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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,984.84, 10,477.92 and 2,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,984.84, 10,477.92 and 2,606.04 is: 3,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,984.84 : 10,477.92 = 2,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,984.84/10,477.92 = 2,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,984.84x = 10,477.92 × 2,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,984.84x = 27,305,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,305,878.64/6,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.31

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