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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.73, 10,492.42 and 2,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.73, 10,492.42 and 2,063.46 is: 3,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.73 : 10,492.42 = 2,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.73/10,492.42 = 2,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.73x = 10,492.42 × 2,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.73x = 21,650,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,688.97/6,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.73

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