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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.19, 10,492.44 and 2,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.19, 10,492.44 and 2,612.30 is: 3,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.19 : 10,492.44 = 2,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.19/10,492.44 = 2,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.19x = 10,492.44 × 2,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.19x = 27,409,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,401.01/6,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.32

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