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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.83, 10,494.33 and 2,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.83, 10,494.33 and 2,553.79 is: 3,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.83 : 10,494.33 = 2,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.83/10,494.33 = 2,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.83x = 10,494.33 × 2,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.83x = 26,800,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,315.01/6,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.09

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