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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.98, 10,689.98 and 2,194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.98, 10,689.98 and 2,194.29 is: 3,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.98 : 10,689.98 = 2,194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.98/10,689.98 = 2,194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.98x = 10,689.98 × 2,194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.98x = 23,456,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,905.24/7,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.75

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