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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.18, 10,794.99 and 2,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.18, 10,794.99 and 2,265.62 is: 3,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.18 : 10,794.99 = 2,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.18/10,794.99 = 2,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.18x = 10,794.99 × 2,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.18x = 24,457,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,345.24/7,196.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.66

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