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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994, 10,491.01 and 2,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994, 10,491.01 and 2,314.01 is: 3,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994 : 10,491.01 = 2,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994/10,491.01 = 2,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994x = 10,491.01 × 2,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994x = 24,276,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,276,290.48/6,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.02

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