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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.45, 10,495.16 and 2,613.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.45, 10,495.16 and 2,613.81 is: 3,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.45 : 10,495.16 = 2,613.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.45/10,495.16 = 2,613.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.45x = 10,495.16 × 2,613.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.45x = 27,432,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,390.25/6,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.90

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