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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.46, 10,486.71 and 2,609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.46, 10,486.71 and 2,609.58 is: 3,911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.46 : 10,486.71 = 2,609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.46/10,486.71 = 2,609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.46x = 10,486.71 × 2,609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.46x = 27,365,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365,908.68/6,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.95

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