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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.08, 10,492.28 and 2,551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.08, 10,492.28 and 2,551.58 is: 3,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.08 : 10,492.28 = 2,551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.08/10,492.28 = 2,551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.08x = 10,492.28 × 2,551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.08x = 26,771,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,771,891.80/6,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.15

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