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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,696.98, 10,046.58 and 2,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,696.98, 10,046.58 and 2,313.26 is: 3,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,696.98 : 10,046.58 = 2,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,696.98/10,046.58 = 2,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,696.98x = 10,046.58 × 2,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,696.98x = 23,240,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,289.85/6,696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.27

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