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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.49, 10,490.40 and 2,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.49, 10,490.40 and 2,061.93 is: 3,093.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.49 : 10,490.40 = 2,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.49/10,490.40 = 2,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.49x = 10,490.40 × 2,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.49x = 21,630,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630,470.47/6,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.39

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