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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.77, 10,649.72 and 2,168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.77, 10,649.72 and 2,168.79 is: 3,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.77 : 10,649.72 = 2,168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.77/10,649.72 = 2,168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.77x = 10,649.72 × 2,168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.77x = 23,097,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097,052.57/7,098.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.67

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