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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.52, 10,492.08 and 2,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.52, 10,492.08 and 2,611 is: 3,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.52 : 10,492.08 = 2,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.52/10,492.08 = 2,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.52x = 10,492.08 × 2,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.52x = 27,394,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394,820.88/6,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.17

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