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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.22, 10,493.10 and 2,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.22, 10,493.10 and 2,611.71 is: 3,918.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.22 : 10,493.10 = 2,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.22/10,493.10 = 2,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.22x = 10,493.10 × 2,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.22x = 27,404,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,934.20/6,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.23

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