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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.99, 10,289.83 and 2,698.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.99, 10,289.83 and 2,698.91 is: 4,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.99 : 10,289.83 = 2,698.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.99/10,289.83 = 2,698.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.99x = 10,289.83 × 2,698.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.99x = 27,771,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,771,325.09/6,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.67

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