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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.68, 10,646.72 and 3,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.68, 10,646.72 and 3,201.08 is: 4,802.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.68 : 10,646.72 = 3,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.68/10,646.72 = 3,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.68x = 10,646.72 × 3,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.68x = 34,081,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081,002.46/7,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.39

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