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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.38, 10,644.03 and 2,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.38, 10,644.03 and 2,713.14 is: 4,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.38 : 10,644.03 = 2,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.38/10,644.03 = 2,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.38x = 10,644.03 × 2,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.38x = 28,878,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,743.55/7,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.78

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