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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.38, 10,487.22 and 2,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.38, 10,487.22 and 2,060.83 is: 3,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.38 : 10,487.22 = 2,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.38/10,487.22 = 2,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.38x = 10,487.22 × 2,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.38x = 21,612,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,377.59/6,992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.85

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