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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.03, 10,047.96 and 2,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.03, 10,047.96 and 2,314.31 is: 3,471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.03 : 10,047.96 = 2,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.03/10,047.96 = 2,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.03x = 10,047.96 × 2,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.03x = 23,254,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,119.43/6,698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.78

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