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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.68, 10,699.98 and 2,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.68, 10,699.98 and 2,204.56 is: 3,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.68 : 10,699.98 = 2,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.68/10,699.98 = 2,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.68x = 10,699.98 × 2,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.68x = 23,588,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,747.91/7,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.67

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