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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.50, 10,491.87 and 2,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.50, 10,491.87 and 2,376.50 is: 3,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.50 : 10,491.87 = 2,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.50/10,491.87 = 2,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.50x = 10,491.87 × 2,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.50x = 24,933,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933,929.06/6,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.30

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