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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.19, 10,690.27 and 2,196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.19, 10,690.27 and 2,196.31 is: 3,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.19 : 10,690.27 = 2,196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.19/10,690.27 = 2,196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.19x = 10,690.27 × 2,196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.19x = 23,479,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,146.90/7,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.31

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