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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,098.84, 10,644.75 and 2,167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,098.84, 10,644.75 and 2,167.29 is: 3,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,098.84 : 10,644.75 = 2,167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,098.84/10,644.75 = 2,167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,098.84x = 10,644.75 × 2,167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,098.84x = 23,070,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070,260.23/7,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.86

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