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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.96, 10,482.71 and 2,309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.96, 10,482.71 and 2,309.09 is: 3,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.96 : 10,482.71 = 2,309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.96/10,482.71 = 2,309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.96x = 10,482.71 × 2,309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.96x = 24,205,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205,456.87/6,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.89

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