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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.31, 10,491.44 and 2,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.31, 10,491.44 and 2,063.99 is: 3,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.31 : 10,491.44 = 2,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.31/10,491.44 = 2,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.31x = 10,491.44 × 2,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.31x = 21,654,164.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,164.47/6,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.97

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