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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.47, 10,695.21 and 2,199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.47, 10,695.21 and 2,199.51 is: 3,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.47 : 10,695.21 = 2,199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.47/10,695.21 = 2,199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.47x = 10,695.21 × 2,199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.47x = 23,524,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,221.35/7,129.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.58

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