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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,985.04, 10,476.02 and 2,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,985.04, 10,476.02 and 2,055.02 is: 3,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,985.04 : 10,476.02 = 2,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,985.04/10,476.02 = 2,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,985.04x = 10,476.02 × 2,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,985.04x = 21,528,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528,430.62/6,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.08

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