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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.35, 10,482.21 and 2,607.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.35, 10,482.21 and 2,607.39 is: 3,907.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.35 : 10,482.21 = 2,607.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.35/10,482.21 = 2,607.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.35x = 10,482.21 × 2,607.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.35x = 27,331,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,209.53/6,994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.61

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