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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.21, 10,495.02 and 3,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.21, 10,495.02 and 3,297.29 is: 4,946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.21 : 10,495.02 = 3,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.21/10,495.02 = 3,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.21x = 10,495.02 × 3,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.21x = 34,605,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605,124.50/6,995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.97

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