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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.88, 10,485.24 and 2,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.88, 10,485.24 and 2,834.88 is: 4,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.88 : 10,485.24 = 2,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.88/10,485.24 = 2,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.88x = 10,485.24 × 2,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.88x = 29,724,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724,397.17/6,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.67

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