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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.83, 10,037.22 and 2,312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.83, 10,037.22 and 2,312.11 is: 3,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.83 : 10,037.22 = 2,312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.83/10,037.22 = 2,312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.83x = 10,037.22 × 2,312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.83x = 23,207,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207,156.73/6,695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.91

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