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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.56, 10,647.72 and 2,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.56, 10,647.72 and 2,714.76 is: 4,071.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.56 : 10,647.72 = 2,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.56/10,647.72 = 2,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.56x = 10,647.72 × 2,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.56x = 28,906,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906,004.35/7,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.52

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