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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.97, 10,043.97 and 2,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.97, 10,043.97 and 2,015.99 is: 3,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.97 : 10,043.97 = 2,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.97/10,043.97 = 2,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.97x = 10,043.97 × 2,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.97x = 20,248,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,522.97/6,695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.99

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