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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.16, 10,039.86 and 2,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.16, 10,039.86 and 2,313.06 is: 3,468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.16 : 10,039.86 = 2,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.16/10,039.86 = 2,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.16x = 10,039.86 × 2,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.16x = 23,222,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222,798.57/6,695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.60

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