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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.20, 10,494.87 and 2,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.20, 10,494.87 and 2,066.52 is: 3,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.20 : 10,494.87 = 2,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.20/10,494.87 = 2,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.20x = 10,494.87 × 2,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.20x = 21,687,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,687,858.75/6,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.06

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