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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.13, 10,498.74 and 2,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.13, 10,498.74 and 2,319.60 is: 3,479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.13 : 10,498.74 = 2,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.13/10,498.74 = 2,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.13x = 10,498.74 × 2,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.13x = 24,352,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352,877.30/6,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.91

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