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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.78, 10,651.59 and 2,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.78, 10,651.59 and 2,717.38 is: 4,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.78 : 10,651.59 = 2,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.78/10,651.59 = 2,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.78x = 10,651.59 × 2,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.78x = 28,944,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944,417.63/7,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.80

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