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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.29, 10,483.93 and 2,607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.29, 10,483.93 and 2,607.19 is: 3,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.29 : 10,483.93 = 2,607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.29/10,483.93 = 2,607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.29x = 10,483.93 × 2,607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.29x = 27,333,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333,574.51/6,989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.78

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