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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,986.66, 10,481.27 and 2,306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,986.66, 10,481.27 and 2,306.99 is: 3,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,986.66 : 10,481.27 = 2,306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,986.66/10,481.27 = 2,306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,986.66x = 10,481.27 × 2,306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,986.66x = 24,180,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180,138.44/6,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.90

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