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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.88, 10,472.22 and 2,600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.88, 10,472.22 and 2,600.36 is: 3,898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.88 : 10,472.22 = 2,600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.88/10,472.22 = 2,600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.88x = 10,472.22 × 2,600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.88x = 27,231,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,542.00/6,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.08

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