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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.52, 10,476.90 and 2,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.52, 10,476.90 and 2,052.96 is: 3,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.52 : 10,476.90 = 2,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.52/10,476.90 = 2,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.52x = 10,476.90 × 2,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.52x = 21,508,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508,656.62/6,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.92

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