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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.69, 10,482.44 and 2,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.69, 10,482.44 and 2,059.68 is: 3,088.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.69 : 10,482.44 = 2,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.69/10,482.44 = 2,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.69x = 10,482.44 × 2,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.69x = 21,590,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590,472.02/6,990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.46

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