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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.16, 10,492.34 and 3,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.16, 10,492.34 and 3,098.25 is: 4,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.16 : 10,492.34 = 3,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.16/10,492.34 = 3,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.16x = 10,492.34 × 3,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.16x = 32,507,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,876.91/6,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.20

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