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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.04, 10,483.86 and 2,309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.04, 10,483.86 and 2,309.43 is: 3,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.04 : 10,483.86 = 2,309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.04/10,483.86 = 2,309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.04x = 10,483.86 × 2,309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.04x = 24,211,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211,740.80/6,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.24

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