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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.27, 10,490.48 and 3,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.27, 10,490.48 and 3,044.66 is: 4,567.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.27 : 10,490.48 = 3,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.27/10,490.48 = 3,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.27x = 10,490.48 × 3,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.27x = 31,939,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,900.00/6,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.23

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