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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.69, 10,481.22 and 2,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.69, 10,481.22 and 2,544.21 is: 3,815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.69 : 10,481.22 = 2,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.69/10,481.22 = 2,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.69x = 10,481.22 × 2,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.69x = 26,666,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,424.74/6,989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.11

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