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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.73, 10,044.71 and 2,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.73, 10,044.71 and 2,312.01 is: 3,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.73 : 10,044.71 = 2,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.73/10,044.71 = 2,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.73x = 10,044.71 × 2,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.73x = 23,223,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,469.97/6,695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.40

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