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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.72, 10,487.93 and 2,312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.72, 10,487.93 and 2,312.33 is: 3,467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.72 : 10,487.93 = 2,312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.72/10,487.93 = 2,312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.72x = 10,487.93 × 2,312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.72x = 24,251,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,251,491.18/6,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.61

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