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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.16, 10,648.96 and 2,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.16, 10,648.96 and 2,167.88 is: 3,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.16 : 10,648.96 = 2,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.16/10,648.96 = 2,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.16x = 10,648.96 × 2,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.16x = 23,085,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085,667.40/7,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.35

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