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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.14, 10,477.86 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.14, 10,477.86 and 2,601.72 is: 3,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.14 : 10,477.86 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.14/10,477.86 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.14x = 10,477.86 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.14x = 27,260,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,457.92/6,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.64

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