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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.77, 10,496.57 and 2,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.77, 10,496.57 and 2,837.75 is: 4,256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.77 : 10,496.57 = 2,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.77/10,496.57 = 2,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.77x = 10,496.57 × 2,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.77x = 29,786,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,786,574.85/6,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.58

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