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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.89, 10,494.33 and 2,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.89, 10,494.33 and 2,836.89 is: 4,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.89 : 10,494.33 = 2,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.89/10,494.33 = 2,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.89x = 10,494.33 × 2,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.89x = 29,771,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,259.83/6,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.93

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