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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,699.23, 10,048.84 and 2,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,699.23, 10,048.84 and 2,316.72 is: 3,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,699.23 : 10,048.84 = 2,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,699.23/10,048.84 = 2,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,699.23x = 10,048.84 × 2,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,699.23x = 23,280,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,348.60/6,699.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.08

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