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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,991.69, 10,483.93 and 2,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,991.69, 10,483.93 and 2,060.69 is: 3,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,991.69 : 10,483.93 = 2,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,991.69/10,483.93 = 2,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,991.69x = 10,483.93 × 2,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,991.69x = 21,604,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,138.84/6,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.97

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