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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.47, 10,483.94 and 2,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.47, 10,483.94 and 2,606.92 is: 3,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.47 : 10,483.94 = 2,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.47/10,483.94 = 2,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.47x = 10,483.94 × 2,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.47x = 27,330,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,779.83/6,989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.28

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