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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.55, 10,338.82 and 2,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.55, 10,338.82 and 2,996.96 is: 4,495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.55 : 10,338.82 = 2,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.55/10,338.82 = 2,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.55x = 10,338.82 × 2,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.55x = 30,984,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984,982.04/6,892.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.43

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