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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.66, 10,486.49 and 2,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.66, 10,486.49 and 2,310.48 is: 3,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.66 : 10,486.49 = 2,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.66/10,486.49 = 2,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.66x = 10,486.49 × 2,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.66x = 24,228,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228,813.86/6,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.88

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