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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.81, 10,050.65 and 2,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.81, 10,050.65 and 2,316.71 is: 3,475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.81 : 10,050.65 = 2,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.81/10,050.65 = 2,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.81x = 10,050.65 × 2,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.81x = 23,284,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,379.52/6,698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.90

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