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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.55, 10,488.81 and 2,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.55, 10,488.81 and 2,062.24 is: 3,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.55 : 10,488.81 = 2,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.55/10,488.81 = 2,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.55x = 10,488.81 × 2,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.55x = 21,630,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630,443.53/6,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.36

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