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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.42, 10,486.89 and 2,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.42, 10,486.89 and 2,607.72 is: 3,910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.42 : 10,486.89 = 2,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.42/10,486.89 = 2,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.42x = 10,486.89 × 2,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.42x = 27,346,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346,872.79/6,993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.37

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