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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,698.97, 10,049.13 and 2,315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,698.97, 10,049.13 and 2,315.86 is: 3,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,698.97 : 10,049.13 = 2,315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,698.97/10,049.13 = 2,315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,698.97x = 10,049.13 × 2,315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,698.97x = 23,272,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,353.08/6,698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.02

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