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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,891.24, 10,335.90 and 2,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,891.24, 10,335.90 and 2,995.14 is: 4,492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,891.24 : 10,335.90 = 2,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,891.24/10,335.90 = 2,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,891.24x = 10,335.90 × 2,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,891.24x = 30,957,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957,467.53/6,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.29

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