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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.78, 10,497.08 and 2,614.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.78, 10,497.08 and 2,614.87 is: 3,922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.78 : 10,497.08 = 2,614.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.78/10,497.08 = 2,614.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.78x = 10,497.08 × 2,614.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.78x = 27,448,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448,499.58/6,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.46

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