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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.19, 10,490.94 and 2,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.19, 10,490.94 and 2,611.30 is: 3,916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.19 : 10,490.94 = 2,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.19/10,490.94 = 2,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.19x = 10,490.94 × 2,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.19x = 27,394,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394,990.64/6,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.82

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