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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.01, 10,493.73 and 2,614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.01, 10,493.73 and 2,614.29 is: 3,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.01 : 10,493.73 = 2,614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.01/10,493.73 = 2,614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.01x = 10,493.73 × 2,614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.01x = 27,433,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,433,653.40/6,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.21

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