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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,895.83, 10,338.21 and 2,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,895.83, 10,338.21 and 2,997.51 is: 4,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,895.83 : 10,338.21 = 2,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,895.83/10,338.21 = 2,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,895.83x = 10,338.21 × 2,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,895.83x = 30,988,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,988,887.86/6,895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.86

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