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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.32, 10,687.67 and 2,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.32, 10,687.67 and 2,195.46 is: 3,293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.32 : 10,687.67 = 2,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.32/10,687.67 = 2,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.32x = 10,687.67 × 2,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.32x = 23,464,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,351.98/7,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.09

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