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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.74, 10,493.94 and 2,065.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.74, 10,493.94 and 2,065.22 is: 3,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.74 : 10,493.94 = 2,065.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.74/10,493.94 = 2,065.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.74x = 10,493.94 × 2,065.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.74x = 21,672,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,242.30/6,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.48

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