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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.76, 10,040.58 and 3,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.76, 10,040.58 and 3,231.96 is: 4,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.76 : 10,040.58 = 3,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.76/10,040.58 = 3,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.76x = 10,040.58 × 3,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.76x = 32,450,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450,752.94/6,698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.29

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