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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.89, 10,486.81 and 2,374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.89, 10,486.81 and 2,374.81 is: 3,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.89 : 10,486.81 = 2,374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.89/10,486.81 = 2,374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.89x = 10,486.81 × 2,374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.89x = 24,904,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,904,122.89/6,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.35

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