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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.49, 10,655.79 and 3,591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.49, 10,655.79 and 3,591.97 is: 5,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.49 : 10,655.79 = 3,591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.49/10,655.79 = 3,591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.49x = 10,655.79 × 3,591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.49x = 38,275,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275,224.73/7,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.26

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