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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.39, 10,499.28 and 1,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.39, 10,499.28 and 1,805.25 is: 2,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.39 : 10,499.28 = 1,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.39/10,499.28 = 1,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.39x = 10,499.28 × 1,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.39x = 18,953,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,825.22/6,999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.93

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