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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.08, 10,794.06 and 2,816.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.08, 10,794.06 and 2,816.59 is: 4,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.08 : 10,794.06 = 2,816.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.08/10,794.06 = 2,816.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.08x = 10,794.06 × 2,816.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.08x = 30,402,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,402,441.46/7,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.86

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