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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.36, 10,492.62 and 2,065.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.36, 10,492.62 and 2,065.49 is: 3,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.36 : 10,492.62 = 2,065.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.36/10,492.62 = 2,065.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.36x = 10,492.62 × 2,065.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.36x = 21,672,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,401.68/6,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.67

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