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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.80, 10,485.99 and 2,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.80, 10,485.99 and 2,837.88 is: 4,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.80 : 10,485.99 = 2,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.80/10,485.99 = 2,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.80x = 10,485.99 × 2,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.80x = 29,757,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757,981.30/6,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.30

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