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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.67, 10,339.01 and 2,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.67, 10,339.01 and 2,997.08 is: 4,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.67 : 10,339.01 = 2,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.67/10,339.01 = 2,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.67x = 10,339.01 × 2,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.67x = 30,986,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,806.75/6,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.62

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