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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.68, 10,692.74 and 2,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.68, 10,692.74 and 2,197.22 is: 3,296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.68 : 10,692.74 = 2,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.68/10,692.74 = 2,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.68x = 10,692.74 × 2,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.68x = 23,494,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,302.18/7,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.21

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