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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.48, 10,569.61 and 3,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.48, 10,569.61 and 3,099.22 is: 4,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.48 : 10,569.61 = 3,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.48/10,569.61 = 3,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.48x = 10,569.61 × 3,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.48x = 32,757,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757,546.70/7,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.49

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