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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.83, 10,435.13 and 2,797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.83, 10,435.13 and 2,797.78 is: 4,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.83 : 10,435.13 = 2,797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.83/10,435.13 = 2,797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.83x = 10,435.13 × 2,797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.83x = 29,195,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,198.01/6,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.83

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