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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.54, 10,487.40 and 2,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.54, 10,487.40 and 2,315.34 is: 3,470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.54 : 10,487.40 = 2,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.54/10,487.40 = 2,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.54x = 10,487.40 × 2,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.54x = 24,281,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,896.72/6,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.56

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