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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.56, 10,654.08 and 2,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.56, 10,654.08 and 2,482.56 is: 3,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.56 : 10,654.08 = 2,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.56/10,654.08 = 2,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.56x = 10,654.08 × 2,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.56x = 26,449,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,392.84/7,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.50

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