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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.58, 10,791.81 and 2,815.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.58, 10,791.81 and 2,815.09 is: 4,222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.58 : 10,791.81 = 2,815.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.58/10,791.81 = 2,815.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.58x = 10,791.81 × 2,815.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.58x = 30,379,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,379,916.41/7,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.61

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