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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.76, 10,502.60 and 2,616.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.76, 10,502.60 and 2,616.39 is: 3,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.76 : 10,502.60 = 2,616.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.76/10,502.60 = 2,616.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.76x = 10,502.60 × 2,616.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.76x = 27,478,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478,884.53/6,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.25

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