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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.64, 10,493.56 and 2,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.64, 10,493.56 and 2,065.36 is: 3,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.64 : 10,493.56 = 2,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.64/10,493.56 = 2,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.64x = 10,493.56 × 2,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.64x = 21,672,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,979.08/6,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.07

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