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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.67, 10,649.50 and 2,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.67, 10,649.50 and 2,417.27 is: 3,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.67 : 10,649.50 = 2,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.67/10,649.50 = 2,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.67x = 10,649.50 × 2,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.67x = 25,742,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,742,666.64/7,099.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.90

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