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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.33, 10,499.30 and 2,615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.33, 10,499.30 and 2,615.82 is: 3,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.33 : 10,499.30 = 2,615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.33/10,499.30 = 2,615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.33x = 10,499.30 × 2,615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.33x = 27,464,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464,278.93/6,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.40

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