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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.41, 10,794.74 and 2,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.41, 10,794.74 and 2,814.12 is: 4,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.41 : 10,794.74 = 2,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.41/10,794.74 = 2,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.41x = 10,794.74 × 2,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.41x = 30,377,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,377,679.66/7,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.81

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