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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.45, 10,491.90 and 2,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.45, 10,491.90 and 2,314.72 is: 3,472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.45 : 10,491.90 = 2,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.45/10,491.90 = 2,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.45x = 10,491.90 × 2,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.45x = 24,285,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285,815.20/6,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.15

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