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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.03, 10,486.65 and 2,314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.03, 10,486.65 and 2,314.85 is: 3,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.03 : 10,486.65 = 2,314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.03/10,486.65 = 2,314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.03x = 10,486.65 × 2,314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.03x = 24,274,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274,969.32/6,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.82

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