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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.37, 10,474.97 and 2,052.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.37, 10,474.97 and 2,052.83 is: 3,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.37 : 10,474.97 = 2,052.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.37/10,474.97 = 2,052.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.37x = 10,474.97 × 2,052.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.37x = 21,503,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,503,332.67/6,983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.22

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