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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.88, 10,393.36 and 1,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.88, 10,393.36 and 1,997.14 is: 2,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.88 : 10,393.36 = 1,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.88/10,393.36 = 1,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.88x = 10,393.36 × 1,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.88x = 20,756,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756,973.38/6,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.15

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