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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.46, 10,490.72 and 2,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.46, 10,490.72 and 2,063.78 is: 3,094.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.46 : 10,490.72 = 2,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.46/10,490.72 = 2,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.46x = 10,490.72 × 2,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.46x = 21,650,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650,538.12/6,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.94

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