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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.99, 10,693.77 and 2,198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.99, 10,693.77 and 2,198.67 is: 3,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.99 : 10,693.77 = 2,198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.99/10,693.77 = 2,198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.99x = 10,693.77 × 2,198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.99x = 23,512,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,512,071.29/7,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.09

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