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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.78, 10,482.93 and 2,610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.78, 10,482.93 and 2,610.44 is: 3,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.78 : 10,482.93 = 2,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.78/10,482.93 = 2,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.78x = 10,482.93 × 2,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.78x = 27,365,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365,059.79/6,992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.33

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