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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,797.46, 10,196.80 and 2,637.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,797.46, 10,196.80 and 2,637.37 is: 3,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,797.46 : 10,196.80 = 2,637.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,797.46/10,196.80 = 2,637.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,797.46x = 10,196.80 × 2,637.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,797.46x = 26,892,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,892,702.33/6,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.29

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