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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.56, 10,690.98 and 2,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.56, 10,690.98 and 2,196.19 is: 3,294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.56 : 10,690.98 = 2,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.56/10,690.98 = 2,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.56x = 10,690.98 × 2,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.56x = 23,479,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,460.89/7,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.64

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