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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.60, 10,486.32 and 2,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.60, 10,486.32 and 2,609.96 is: 3,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.60 : 10,486.32 = 2,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.60/10,486.32 = 2,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.60x = 10,486.32 × 2,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.60x = 27,368,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,875.75/6,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.98

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