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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,801.22, 10,198.05 and 2,638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,801.22, 10,198.05 and 2,638.63 is: 3,956.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,801.22 : 10,198.05 = 2,638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,801.22/10,198.05 = 2,638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,801.22x = 10,198.05 × 2,638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,801.22x = 26,908,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908,880.67/6,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.48

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