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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.68, 10,496.93 and 2,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.68, 10,496.93 and 2,066.31 is: 3,100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.68 : 10,496.93 = 2,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.68/10,496.93 = 2,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.68x = 10,496.93 × 2,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.68x = 21,689,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,689,908.85/6,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.03

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