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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.03, 10,505.84 and 3,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.03, 10,505.84 and 3,106.17 is: 4,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.03 : 10,505.84 = 3,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.03/10,505.84 = 3,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.03x = 10,505.84 × 3,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.03x = 32,632,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,909.50/6,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.49

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