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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.63, 10,495.41 and 2,836.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.63, 10,495.41 and 2,836.59 is: 4,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.63 : 10,495.41 = 2,836.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.63/10,495.41 = 2,836.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.63x = 10,495.41 × 2,836.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.63x = 29,771,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,175.05/6,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.07

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