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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.60, 10,485.58 and 2,609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.60, 10,485.58 and 2,609.64 is: 3,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.60 : 10,485.58 = 2,609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.60/10,485.58 = 2,609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.60x = 10,485.58 × 2,609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.60x = 27,363,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,363,588.99/6,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.98

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