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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.30, 10,498.91 and 2,838.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.30, 10,498.91 and 2,838.33 is: 4,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.30 : 10,498.91 = 2,838.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.30/10,498.91 = 2,838.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.30x = 10,498.91 × 2,838.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.30x = 29,799,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799,357.03/6,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.48

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