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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.08, 10,484.70 and 2,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.08, 10,484.70 and 2,371 is: 3,556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.08 : 10,484.70 = 2,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.08/10,484.70 = 2,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.08x = 10,484.70 × 2,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.08x = 24,859,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,859,223.70/6,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.87

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