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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,797.84, 10,197.36 and 2,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,797.84, 10,197.36 and 2,637.74 is: 3,956.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,797.84 : 10,197.36 = 2,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,797.84/10,197.36 = 2,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,797.84x = 10,197.36 × 2,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,797.84x = 26,898,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,898,009.86/6,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.85

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