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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.68, 10,693.60 and 2,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.68, 10,693.60 and 2,199.96 is: 3,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.68 : 10,693.60 = 2,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.68/10,693.60 = 2,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.68x = 10,693.60 × 2,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.68x = 23,525,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,492.26/7,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.73

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