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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.12, 10,491.66 and 2,315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.12, 10,491.66 and 2,315.27 is: 3,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.12 : 10,491.66 = 2,315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.12/10,491.66 = 2,315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.12x = 10,491.66 × 2,315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.12x = 24,290,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290,973.19/6,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.06

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