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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.78, 10,692.03 and 2,200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.78, 10,692.03 and 2,200.79 is: 3,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.78 : 10,692.03 = 2,200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.78/10,692.03 = 2,200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.78x = 10,692.03 × 2,200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.78x = 23,530,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530,912.70/7,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.30

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