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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.76, 10,486.98 and 2,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.76, 10,486.98 and 2,061.48 is: 3,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.76 : 10,486.98 = 2,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.76/10,486.98 = 2,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.76x = 10,486.98 × 2,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.76x = 21,618,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,699.53/6,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.58

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