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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.28, 10,483.68 and 2,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.28, 10,483.68 and 2,610.94 is: 3,914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.28 : 10,483.68 = 2,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.28/10,483.68 = 2,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.28x = 10,483.68 × 2,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.28x = 27,372,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,259.46/6,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.08

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