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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.16, 10,488.33 and 2,315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.16, 10,488.33 and 2,315.97 is: 3,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.16 : 10,488.33 = 2,315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.16/10,488.33 = 2,315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.16x = 10,488.33 × 2,315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.16x = 24,290,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290,657.63/6,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.50

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