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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.35, 10,041.98 and 2,998.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.35, 10,041.98 and 2,998.89 is: 4,496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.35 : 10,041.98 = 2,998.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.35/10,041.98 = 2,998.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.35x = 10,041.98 × 2,998.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.35x = 30,114,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114,778.41/6,697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.52

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