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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.30, 10,493.61 and 2,612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.30, 10,493.61 and 2,612.58 is: 3,918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.30 : 10,493.61 = 2,612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.30/10,493.61 = 2,612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.30x = 10,493.61 × 2,612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.30x = 27,415,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415,395.61/6,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.56

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