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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.83, 10,484.38 and 2,609.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.83, 10,484.38 and 2,609.11 is: 3,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.83 : 10,484.38 = 2,609.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.83/10,484.38 = 2,609.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.83x = 10,484.38 × 2,609.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.83x = 27,354,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,354,900.70/6,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.85

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