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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.83, 10,484.05 and 2,610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.83, 10,484.05 and 2,610.11 is: 3,912.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.83 : 10,484.05 = 2,610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.83/10,484.05 = 2,610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.83x = 10,484.05 × 2,610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.83x = 27,364,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364,523.75/6,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.67

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