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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.68, 10,688.20 and 2,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.68, 10,688.20 and 2,195.08 is: 3,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.68 : 10,688.20 = 2,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.68/10,688.20 = 2,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.68x = 10,688.20 × 2,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.68x = 23,461,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461,454.06/7,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.52

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