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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.92, 10,490.64 and 2,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.92, 10,490.64 and 2,610.22 is: 3,914.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.92 : 10,490.64 = 2,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.92/10,490.64 = 2,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.92x = 10,490.64 × 2,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.92x = 27,382,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382,878.34/6,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.12

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