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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990, 10,484.64 and 2,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990, 10,484.64 and 2,059.44 is: 3,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990 : 10,484.64 = 2,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990/10,484.64 = 2,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990x = 10,484.64 × 2,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990x = 21,592,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592,487.00/6,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.05

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