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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.54, 10,501.74 and 3,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.54, 10,501.74 and 3,106.68 is: 4,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.54 : 10,501.74 = 3,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.54/10,501.74 = 3,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.54x = 10,501.74 × 3,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.54x = 32,625,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,545.62/6,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.10

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