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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.11, 10,695.98 and 2,199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.11, 10,695.98 and 2,199.42 is: 3,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.11 : 10,695.98 = 2,199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.11/10,695.98 = 2,199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.11x = 10,695.98 × 2,199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.11x = 23,524,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,957.83/7,131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.92

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