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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.94, 10,499.83 and 2,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.94, 10,499.83 and 2,838.96 is: 4,258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.94 : 10,499.83 = 2,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.94/10,499.83 = 2,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.94x = 10,499.83 × 2,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.94x = 29,808,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,597.38/6,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.41

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