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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.58, 10,497.51 and 2,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.58, 10,497.51 and 2,835.96 is: 4,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.58 : 10,497.51 = 2,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.58/10,497.51 = 2,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.58x = 10,497.51 × 2,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.58x = 29,770,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,770,518.46/6,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.62

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