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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.40, 10,492.95 and 2,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.40, 10,492.95 and 2,065.34 is: 3,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.40 : 10,492.95 = 2,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.40/10,492.95 = 2,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.40x = 10,492.95 × 2,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.40x = 21,671,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,509.35/6,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.08

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