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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,124.95, 10,688.60 and 2,194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,124.95, 10,688.60 and 2,194.59 is: 3,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,124.95 : 10,688.60 = 2,194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,124.95/10,688.60 = 2,194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,124.95x = 10,688.60 × 2,194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,124.95x = 23,457,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,083.70/7,124.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.25

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