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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.22, 10,497.33 and 2,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.22, 10,497.33 and 2,381.22 is: 3,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.22 : 10,497.33 = 2,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.22/10,497.33 = 2,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.22x = 10,497.33 × 2,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.22x = 24,996,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,996,452.14/6,998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.83

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