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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.88, 10,476.12 and 2,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.88, 10,476.12 and 2,052.68 is: 3,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.88 : 10,476.12 = 2,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.88/10,476.12 = 2,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.88x = 10,476.12 × 2,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.88x = 21,504,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,122.00/6,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.55

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