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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.62, 10,691.15 and 2,195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.62, 10,691.15 and 2,195.78 is: 3,294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.62 : 10,691.15 = 2,195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.62/10,691.15 = 2,195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.62x = 10,691.15 × 2,195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.62x = 23,475,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,348.91/7,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.50

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