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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.52, 10,692.72 and 2,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.52, 10,692.72 and 2,196.96 is: 3,295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.52 : 10,692.72 = 2,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.52/10,692.72 = 2,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.52x = 10,692.72 × 2,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.52x = 23,491,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,478.13/7,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.88

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