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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.61, 10,046.85 and 3,189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.61, 10,046.85 and 3,189.59 is: 4,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.61 : 10,046.85 = 3,189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.61/10,046.85 = 3,189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.61x = 10,046.85 × 3,189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.61x = 32,045,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045,332.29/6,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.02

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