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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.58, 10,043.83 and 2,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.58, 10,043.83 and 2,799.98 is: 4,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.58 : 10,043.83 = 2,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.58/10,043.83 = 2,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.58x = 10,043.83 × 2,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.58x = 28,122,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,570.57/6,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.17

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