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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795, 10,196.76 and 2,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795, 10,196.76 and 2,899.44 is: 4,350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795 : 10,196.76 = 2,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795/10,196.76 = 2,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795x = 10,196.76 × 2,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795x = 29,564,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,564,893.81/6,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.98

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