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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.05, 10,498.32 and 2,613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.05, 10,498.32 and 2,613.49 is: 3,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.05 : 10,498.32 = 2,613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.05/10,498.32 = 2,613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.05x = 10,498.32 × 2,613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.05x = 27,437,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,218.29/6,997.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.25

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