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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.19, 10,038.74 and 2,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.19, 10,038.74 and 2,996.73 is: 4,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.19 : 10,038.74 = 2,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.19/10,038.74 = 2,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.19x = 10,038.74 × 2,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.19x = 30,083,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,083,432.84/6,695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.29

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