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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.44, 10,488.62 and 2,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.44, 10,488.62 and 2,832.41 is: 4,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.44 : 10,488.62 = 2,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.44/10,488.62 = 2,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.44x = 10,488.62 × 2,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.44x = 29,708,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,708,105.48/6,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.61

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