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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.31, 10,048.39 and 2,315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.31, 10,048.39 and 2,315.21 is: 3,473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.31 : 10,048.39 = 2,315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.31/10,048.39 = 2,315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.31x = 10,048.39 × 2,315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.31x = 23,264,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264,076.98/6,697.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.65

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