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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.61, 10,794.50 and 2,515.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.61, 10,794.50 and 2,515.31 is: 3,773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.61 : 10,794.50 = 2,515.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.61/10,794.50 = 2,515.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.61x = 10,794.50 × 2,515.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.61x = 27,151,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,513.80/7,194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.87

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