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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.09, 10,648.28 and 2,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.09, 10,648.28 and 2,167.35 is: 3,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.09 : 10,648.28 = 2,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.09/10,648.28 = 2,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.09x = 10,648.28 × 2,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.09x = 23,078,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,078,549.66/7,098.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.37

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