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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.11, 10,494.66 and 2,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.11, 10,494.66 and 2,317.27 is: 3,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.11 : 10,494.66 = 2,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.11/10,494.66 = 2,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.11x = 10,494.66 × 2,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.11x = 24,318,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,960.78/6,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.08

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