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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,986.41, 10,479.65 and 2,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,986.41, 10,479.65 and 2,056.12 is: 3,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,986.41 : 10,479.65 = 2,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,986.41/10,479.65 = 2,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,986.41x = 10,479.65 × 2,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,986.41x = 21,547,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,381.48/6,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.19

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