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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.52, 10,486.28 and 2,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.52, 10,486.28 and 2,311.66 is: 3,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.52 : 10,486.28 = 2,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.52/10,486.28 = 2,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.52x = 10,486.28 × 2,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.52x = 24,240,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,715.57/6,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.67

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