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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.83, 10,497.05 and 2,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.83, 10,497.05 and 2,614.32 is: 3,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.83 : 10,497.05 = 2,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.83/10,497.05 = 2,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.83x = 10,497.05 × 2,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.83x = 27,442,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,634.68/6,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.16

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