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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.78, 10,695.03 and 2,202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.78, 10,695.03 and 2,202.79 is: 3,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.78 : 10,695.03 = 2,202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.78/10,695.03 = 2,202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.78x = 10,695.03 × 2,202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.78x = 23,558,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558,905.13/7,129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.30

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