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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.98, 10,567.36 and 3,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.98, 10,567.36 and 3,097.72 is: 4,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.98 : 10,567.36 = 3,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.98/10,567.36 = 3,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.98x = 10,567.36 × 3,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.98x = 32,734,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,734,722.42/7,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.24

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