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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.79, 10,486.95 and 2,311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.79, 10,486.95 and 2,311.93 is: 3,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.79 : 10,486.95 = 2,311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.79/10,486.95 = 2,311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.79x = 10,486.95 × 2,311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.79x = 24,245,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245,068.10/6,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.15

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