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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,696.16, 10,041.36 and 2,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,696.16, 10,041.36 and 2,314.06 is: 3,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,696.16 : 10,041.36 = 2,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,696.16/10,041.36 = 2,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,696.16x = 10,041.36 × 2,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,696.16x = 23,236,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236,309.52/6,696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.09

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