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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.09, 10,036.05 and 2,313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.09, 10,036.05 and 2,313.11 is: 3,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.09 : 10,036.05 = 2,313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.09/10,036.05 = 2,313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.09x = 10,036.05 × 2,313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.09x = 23,214,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214,437.44/6,698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.83

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