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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.16, 10,491.10 and 2,064.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.16, 10,491.10 and 2,064.06 is: 3,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.16 : 10,491.10 = 2,064.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.16/10,491.10 = 2,064.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.16x = 10,491.10 × 2,064.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.16x = 21,654,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,259.87/6,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.16

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