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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.23, 10,693.80 and 2,197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.23, 10,693.80 and 2,197.50 is: 3,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.23 : 10,693.80 = 2,197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.23/10,693.80 = 2,197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.23x = 10,693.80 × 2,197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.23x = 23,499,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,625.50/7,129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.24

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