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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.71, 10,690.04 and 2,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.71, 10,690.04 and 2,195.24 is: 3,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.71 : 10,690.04 = 2,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.71/10,690.04 = 2,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.71x = 10,690.04 × 2,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.71x = 23,467,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,155.45/7,125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.31

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