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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.20, 10,496.32 and 2,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.20, 10,496.32 and 2,066 is: 3,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.20 : 10,496.32 = 2,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.20/10,496.32 = 2,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.20x = 10,496.32 × 2,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.20x = 21,685,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685,397.12/6,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.60

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