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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.49, 10,499.63 and 2,616.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.49, 10,499.63 and 2,616.39 is: 3,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.49 : 10,499.63 = 2,616.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.49/10,499.63 = 2,616.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.49x = 10,499.63 × 2,616.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.49x = 27,471,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,471,113.85/6,998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.29

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