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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.23, 10,494.92 and 2,066.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.23, 10,494.92 and 2,066.55 is: 3,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.23 : 10,494.92 = 2,066.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.23/10,494.92 = 2,066.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.23x = 10,494.92 × 2,066.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.23x = 21,688,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,229.82/6,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.10

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