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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.96, 10,645.92 and 3,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.96, 10,645.92 and 3,201.76 is: 4,802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.96 : 10,645.92 = 3,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.96/10,645.92 = 3,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.96x = 10,645.92 × 3,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.96x = 34,085,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,085,680.82/7,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.86

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