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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.97, 10,477.62 and 2,053.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.97, 10,477.62 and 2,053.77 is: 3,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.97 : 10,477.62 = 2,053.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.97/10,477.62 = 2,053.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.97x = 10,477.62 × 2,053.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.97x = 21,518,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518,621.63/6,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.14

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