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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.06, 10,495.52 and 2,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.06, 10,495.52 and 2,836.08 is: 4,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.06 : 10,495.52 = 2,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.06/10,495.52 = 2,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.06x = 10,495.52 × 2,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.06x = 29,766,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,102.49/6,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.09

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