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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.72, 10,651.98 and 3,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.72, 10,651.98 and 3,150.44 is: 4,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.72 : 10,651.98 = 3,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.72/10,651.98 = 3,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.72x = 10,651.98 × 3,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.72x = 33,558,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558,423.87/7,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.72

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