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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.28, 10,482.18 and 2,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.28, 10,482.18 and 2,609.94 is: 3,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.28 : 10,482.18 = 2,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.28/10,482.18 = 2,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.28x = 10,482.18 × 2,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.28x = 27,357,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,357,860.87/6,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.58

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