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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.49, 10,484.56 and 2,059.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.49, 10,484.56 and 2,059.17 is: 3,088.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.49 : 10,484.56 = 2,059.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.49/10,484.56 = 2,059.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.49x = 10,484.56 × 2,059.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.49x = 21,589,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589,491.42/6,989.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.85

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