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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.22, 10,689.35 and 2,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.22, 10,689.35 and 2,195.70 is: 3,293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.22 : 10,689.35 = 2,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.22/10,689.35 = 2,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.22x = 10,689.35 × 2,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.22x = 23,470,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,594.82/7,126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.56

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