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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.55, 10,487.31 and 2,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.55, 10,487.31 and 2,061.24 is: 3,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.55 : 10,487.31 = 2,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.55/10,487.31 = 2,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.55x = 10,487.31 × 2,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.55x = 21,616,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,616,862.86/6,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.86

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