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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.71, 10,492.78 and 2,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.71, 10,492.78 and 2,063.37 is: 3,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.71 : 10,492.78 = 2,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.71/10,492.78 = 2,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.71x = 10,492.78 × 2,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.71x = 21,650,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,487.47/6,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.71

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