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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.46, 10,490.27 and 2,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.46, 10,490.27 and 2,312.28 is: 3,468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.46 : 10,490.27 = 2,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.46/10,490.27 = 2,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.46x = 10,490.27 × 2,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.46x = 24,256,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256,429.95/6,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.94

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