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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,699.33, 10,041.09 and 2,314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,699.33, 10,041.09 and 2,314.39 is: 3,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,699.33 : 10,041.09 = 2,314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,699.33/10,041.09 = 2,314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,699.33x = 10,041.09 × 2,314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,699.33x = 23,238,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,998.29/6,699.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.85

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