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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.90, 10,495.71 and 2,553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.90, 10,495.71 and 2,553.98 is: 3,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.90 : 10,495.71 = 2,553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.90/10,495.71 = 2,553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.90x = 10,495.71 × 2,553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.90x = 26,805,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805,780.95/6,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.64

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