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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.51, 10,492.98 and 2,613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.51, 10,492.98 and 2,613.79 is: 3,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.51 : 10,492.98 = 2,613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.51/10,492.98 = 2,613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.51x = 10,492.98 × 2,613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.51x = 27,426,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426,446.19/6,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.46

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