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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.92, 10,492.14 and 2,611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.92, 10,492.14 and 2,611.22 is: 3,915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.92 : 10,492.14 = 2,611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.92/10,492.14 = 2,611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.92x = 10,492.14 × 2,611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.92x = 27,397,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397,285.81/6,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.62

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