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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.13, 10,494.96 and 2,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.13, 10,494.96 and 2,314.43 is: 3,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.13 : 10,494.96 = 2,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.13/10,494.96 = 2,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.13x = 10,494.96 × 2,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.13x = 24,289,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,786.23/6,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.89

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