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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.16, 10,494.70 and 2,315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.16, 10,494.70 and 2,315.59 is: 3,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.16 : 10,494.70 = 2,315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.16/10,494.70 = 2,315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.16x = 10,494.70 × 2,315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.16x = 24,301,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301,390.35/6,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.03

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