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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.38, 10,040.91 and 2,535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.38, 10,040.91 and 2,535.22 is: 3,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.38 : 10,040.91 = 2,535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.38/10,040.91 = 2,535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.38x = 10,040.91 × 2,535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.38x = 25,455,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455,915.85/6,695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.01

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