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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.91, 10,475.87 and 2,053.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.91, 10,475.87 and 2,053.59 is: 3,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.91 : 10,475.87 = 2,053.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.91/10,475.87 = 2,053.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.91x = 10,475.87 × 2,053.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.91x = 21,513,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513,131.61/6,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.39

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