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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.54, 10,472.28 and 2,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.54, 10,472.28 and 2,052.52 is: 3,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.54 : 10,472.28 = 2,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.54/10,472.28 = 2,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.54x = 10,472.28 × 2,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.54x = 21,494,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,494,564.15/6,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.33

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