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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.40, 10,488.96 and 2,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.40, 10,488.96 and 2,610.88 is: 3,915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.40 : 10,488.96 = 2,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.40/10,488.96 = 2,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.40x = 10,488.96 × 2,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.40x = 27,385,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385,415.88/6,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.33

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