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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.56, 10,482.66 and 2,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.56, 10,482.66 and 2,057.86 is: 3,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.56 : 10,482.66 = 2,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.56/10,482.66 = 2,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.56x = 10,482.66 × 2,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.56x = 21,571,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571,846.71/6,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.30

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