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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.40, 10,486.98 and 2,829.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.40, 10,486.98 and 2,829.53 is: 4,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.40 : 10,486.98 = 2,829.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.40/10,486.98 = 2,829.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.40x = 10,486.98 × 2,829.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.40x = 29,673,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673,172.08/6,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.42

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