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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999, 10,498.70 and 1,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999, 10,498.70 and 1,804.88 is: 2,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999 : 10,498.70 = 1,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999/10,498.70 = 1,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999x = 10,498.70 × 1,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999x = 18,948,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,845.67/6,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.36

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