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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.55, 10,493.32 and 2,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.55, 10,493.32 and 2,314.30 is: 3,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.55 : 10,493.32 = 2,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.55/10,493.32 = 2,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.55x = 10,493.32 × 2,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.55x = 24,284,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,284,690.48/6,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.45

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