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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.57, 10,044.98 and 2,536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.57, 10,044.98 and 2,536.14 is: 3,803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.57 : 10,044.98 = 2,536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.57/10,044.98 = 2,536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.57x = 10,044.98 × 2,536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.57x = 25,475,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,462.90/6,697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.69

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