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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.66, 10,488.78 and 2,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.66, 10,488.78 and 2,611.14 is: 3,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.66 : 10,488.78 = 2,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.66/10,488.78 = 2,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.66x = 10,488.78 × 2,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.66x = 27,387,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387,673.01/6,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.39

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