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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.11, 10,043.73 and 2,312.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.11, 10,043.73 and 2,312.91 is: 3,469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.11 : 10,043.73 = 2,312.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.11/10,043.73 = 2,312.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.11x = 10,043.73 × 2,312.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.11x = 23,230,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,243.55/6,695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.73

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