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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.42, 10,693.44 and 2,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.42, 10,693.44 and 2,199.30 is: 3,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.42 : 10,693.44 = 2,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.42/10,693.44 = 2,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.42x = 10,693.44 × 2,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.42x = 23,518,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,082.59/7,128.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.20

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