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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.09, 10,497.33 and 2,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.09, 10,497.33 and 2,614.70 is: 3,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.09 : 10,497.33 = 2,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.09/10,497.33 = 2,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.09x = 10,497.33 × 2,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.09x = 27,447,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,394.99/6,998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.13

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