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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.16, 10,483.83 and 2,058.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.16, 10,483.83 and 2,058.93 is: 3,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.16 : 10,483.83 = 2,058.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.16/10,483.83 = 2,058.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.16x = 10,483.83 × 2,058.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.16x = 21,585,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,472.10/6,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.42

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