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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.50, 10,493.40 and 2,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.50, 10,493.40 and 2,063.94 is: 3,096.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.50 : 10,493.40 = 2,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.50/10,493.40 = 2,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.50x = 10,493.40 × 2,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.50x = 21,657,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657,748.00/6,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.40

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