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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.83, 10,493.75 and 2,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.83, 10,493.75 and 2,314.58 is: 3,471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.83 : 10,493.75 = 2,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.83/10,493.75 = 2,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.83x = 10,493.75 × 2,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.83x = 24,288,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,288,623.88/6,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.87

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