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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,799.76, 10,197.48 and 2,639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,799.76, 10,197.48 and 2,639.48 is: 3,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,799.76 : 10,197.48 = 2,639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,799.76/10,197.48 = 2,639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,799.76x = 10,197.48 × 2,639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,799.76x = 26,916,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,916,044.51/6,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.38

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