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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.68, 10,044.90 and 2,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.68, 10,044.90 and 2,312.56 is: 3,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.68 : 10,044.90 = 2,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.68/10,044.90 = 2,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.68x = 10,044.90 × 2,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.68x = 23,229,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,229,433.94/6,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.32

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