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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.83, 10,494.41 and 2,066.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.83, 10,494.41 and 2,066.36 is: 3,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.83 : 10,494.41 = 2,066.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.83/10,494.41 = 2,066.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.83x = 10,494.41 × 2,066.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.83x = 21,685,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685,166.24/6,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.29

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