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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.17, 10,481.60 and 2,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.17, 10,481.60 and 2,604.02 is: 3,904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.17 : 10,481.60 = 2,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.17/10,481.60 = 2,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.17x = 10,481.60 × 2,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.17x = 27,294,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294,250.13/6,990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.66

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