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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.51, 10,697.65 and 2,202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.51, 10,697.65 and 2,202.83 is: 3,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.51 : 10,697.65 = 2,202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.51/10,697.65 = 2,202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.51x = 10,697.65 × 2,202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.51x = 23,565,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,104.35/7,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.97

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