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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.74, 10,689.15 and 2,196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.74, 10,689.15 and 2,196.27 is: 3,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.74 : 10,689.15 = 2,196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.74/10,689.15 = 2,196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.74x = 10,689.15 × 2,196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.74x = 23,476,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476,259.47/7,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.11

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