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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.24, 10,695.98 and 2,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.24, 10,695.98 and 2,200.84 is: 3,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.24 : 10,695.98 = 2,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.24/10,695.98 = 2,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.24x = 10,695.98 × 2,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.24x = 23,540,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,140.62/7,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.99

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