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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.43, 10,491.67 and 2,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.43, 10,491.67 and 2,610.82 is: 3,915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.43 : 10,491.67 = 2,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.43/10,491.67 = 2,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.43x = 10,491.67 × 2,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.43x = 27,391,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391,861.87/6,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.12

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