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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.13, 10,487.19 and 2,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.13, 10,487.19 and 2,312.27 is: 3,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.13 : 10,487.19 = 2,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.13/10,487.19 = 2,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.13x = 10,487.19 × 2,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.13x = 24,249,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249,221.38/6,993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.58

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