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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.88, 10,690.42 and 2,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.88, 10,690.42 and 2,196 is: 3,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.88 : 10,690.42 = 2,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.88/10,690.42 = 2,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.88x = 10,690.42 × 2,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.88x = 23,476,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476,162.32/7,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.49

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