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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,097.52, 10,642.98 and 2,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,097.52, 10,642.98 and 2,167.68 is: 3,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,097.52 : 10,642.98 = 2,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,097.52/10,642.98 = 2,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,097.52x = 10,642.98 × 2,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,097.52x = 23,070,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070,574.89/7,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.51

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