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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.24, 10,492.84 and 2,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.24, 10,492.84 and 2,553.22 is: 3,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.24 : 10,492.84 = 2,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.24/10,492.84 = 2,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.24x = 10,492.84 × 2,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.24x = 26,790,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,790,528.94/6,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.82

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