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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.28, 10,486.68 and 2,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.28, 10,486.68 and 2,612.94 is: 3,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.28 : 10,486.68 = 2,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.28/10,486.68 = 2,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.28x = 10,486.68 × 2,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.28x = 27,401,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,065.64/6,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.08

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