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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.27, 10,651.34 and 2,717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.27, 10,651.34 and 2,717.98 is: 4,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.27 : 10,651.34 = 2,717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.27/10,651.34 = 2,717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.27x = 10,651.34 × 2,717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.27x = 28,950,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950,109.26/7,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.90

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