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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.07, 10,483.93 and 2,309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.07, 10,483.93 and 2,309.50 is: 3,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.07 : 10,483.93 = 2,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.07/10,483.93 = 2,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.07x = 10,483.93 × 2,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.07x = 24,212,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212,593.35/6,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.35

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