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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.22, 10,488.68 and 2,312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.22, 10,488.68 and 2,312.83 is: 3,468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.22 : 10,488.68 = 2,312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.22/10,488.68 = 2,312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.22x = 10,488.68 × 2,312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.22x = 24,258,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258,469.76/6,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.36

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