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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.55, 10,488.56 and 5,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.55, 10,488.56 and 5,141.04 is: 7,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.55 : 10,488.56 = 5,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.55/10,488.56 = 5,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.55x = 10,488.56 × 5,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.55x = 53,922,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,080.80/6,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.75

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