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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.33, 10,042.59 and 2,315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.33, 10,042.59 and 2,315.39 is: 3,470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.33 : 10,042.59 = 2,315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.33/10,042.59 = 2,315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.33x = 10,042.59 × 2,315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.33x = 23,252,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252,512.46/6,700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.35

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