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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.80, 10,466.28 and 3,918.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.80, 10,466.28 and 3,918.96 is: 5,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.80 : 10,466.28 = 3,918.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.80/10,466.28 = 3,918.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.80x = 10,466.28 × 3,918.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.80x = 41,016,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,932.67/6,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.92

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