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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.55, 10,492.03 and 2,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.55, 10,492.03 and 2,611.14 is: 3,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.55 : 10,492.03 = 2,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.55/10,492.03 = 2,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.55x = 10,492.03 × 2,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.55x = 27,396,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,396,123.13/6,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.78

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