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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.58, 10,488.36 and 2,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.58, 10,488.36 and 2,312.10 is: 3,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.58 : 10,488.36 = 2,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.58/10,488.36 = 2,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.58x = 10,488.36 × 2,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.58x = 24,250,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,137.16/6,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.98

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