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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.63, 10,486.24 and 2,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.63, 10,486.24 and 2,247.27 is: 3,371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.63 : 10,486.24 = 2,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.63/10,486.24 = 2,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.63x = 10,486.24 × 2,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.63x = 23,565,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,412.56/6,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.00

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