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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.08, 10,472.76 and 2,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.08, 10,472.76 and 2,601.36 is: 3,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.08 : 10,472.76 = 2,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.08/10,472.76 = 2,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.08x = 10,472.76 × 2,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.08x = 27,243,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,418.95/6,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.23

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