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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.50, 10,793.91 and 2,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.50, 10,793.91 and 2,001.42 is: 3,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.50 : 10,793.91 = 2,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.50/10,793.91 = 2,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.50x = 10,793.91 × 2,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.50x = 21,603,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603,147.35/7,195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.31

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