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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.18, 10,691.04 and 2,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.18, 10,691.04 and 2,196.80 is: 3,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.18 : 10,691.04 = 2,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.18/10,691.04 = 2,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.18x = 10,691.04 × 2,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.18x = 23,486,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486,076.67/7,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.28

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