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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.09, 10,492.96 and 2,064.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.09, 10,492.96 and 2,064.56 is: 3,096.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.09 : 10,492.96 = 2,064.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.09/10,492.96 = 2,064.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.09x = 10,492.96 × 2,064.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.09x = 21,663,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,291.74/6,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.49

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