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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.69, 10,499.46 and 2,838.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.69, 10,499.46 and 2,838.71 is: 4,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.69 : 10,499.46 = 2,838.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.69/10,499.46 = 2,838.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.69x = 10,499.46 × 2,838.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.69x = 29,804,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804,869.60/6,999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.03

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