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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.78, 10,485.93 and 2,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.78, 10,485.93 and 2,612.44 is: 3,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.78 : 10,485.93 = 2,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.78/10,485.93 = 2,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.78x = 10,485.93 × 2,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.78x = 27,393,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,393,862.97/6,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.33

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