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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.73, 10,042.51 and 2,999.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.73, 10,042.51 and 2,999.27 is: 4,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.73 : 10,042.51 = 2,999.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.73/10,042.51 = 2,999.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.73x = 10,042.51 × 2,999.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.73x = 30,120,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,120,141.26/6,697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.07

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