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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.43, 10,498.88 and 2,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.43, 10,498.88 and 2,613.86 is: 3,921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.43 : 10,498.88 = 2,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.43/10,498.88 = 2,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.43x = 10,498.88 × 2,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.43x = 27,442,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,615.65/6,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.81

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