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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.78, 10,489.19 and 2,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.78, 10,489.19 and 2,832.86 is: 4,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.78 : 10,489.19 = 2,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.78/10,489.19 = 2,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.78x = 10,489.19 × 2,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.78x = 29,714,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714,429.47/6,992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.30

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