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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.94, 10,492.41 and 2,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.94, 10,492.41 and 2,377.94 is: 3,566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.94 : 10,492.41 = 2,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.94/10,492.41 = 2,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.94x = 10,492.41 × 2,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.94x = 24,950,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,289.26/6,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.91

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