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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.22, 10,488.63 and 2,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.22, 10,488.63 and 2,060.66 is: 3,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.22 : 10,488.63 = 2,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.22/10,488.63 = 2,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.22x = 10,488.63 × 2,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.22x = 21,613,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,613,500.30/6,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.52

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