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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.02, 10,693.47 and 2,197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.02, 10,693.47 and 2,197.46 is: 3,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.02 : 10,693.47 = 2,197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.02/10,693.47 = 2,197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.02x = 10,693.47 × 2,197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.02x = 23,498,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,472.59/7,128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.63

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