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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.52, 10,642.71 and 2,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.52, 10,642.71 and 2,713.46 is: 4,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.52 : 10,642.71 = 2,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.52/10,642.71 = 2,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.52x = 10,642.71 × 2,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.52x = 28,878,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,567.88/7,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.68

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