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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.72, 10,495.38 and 2,065.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.72, 10,495.38 and 2,065.16 is: 3,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.72 : 10,495.38 = 2,065.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.72/10,495.38 = 2,065.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.72x = 10,495.38 × 2,065.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.72x = 21,674,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674,638.96/6,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.27

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