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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.60, 10,649.40 and 2,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.60, 10,649.40 and 2,168.80 is: 3,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.60 : 10,649.40 = 2,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.60/10,649.40 = 2,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.60x = 10,649.40 × 2,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.60x = 23,096,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096,418.72/7,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.20

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