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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.82, 10,040.97 and 2,995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.82, 10,040.97 and 2,995.95 is: 4,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.82 : 10,040.97 = 2,995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.82/10,040.97 = 2,995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.82x = 10,040.97 × 2,995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.82x = 30,082,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082,244.07/6,698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.68

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