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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.58, 10,489.37 and 2,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.58, 10,489.37 and 2,313.72 is: 3,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.58 : 10,489.37 = 2,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.58/10,489.37 = 2,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.58x = 10,489.37 × 2,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.58x = 24,269,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,269,453.59/6,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.75

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