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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.23, 10,794.96 and 2,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.23, 10,794.96 and 2,199.73 is: 3,299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.23 : 10,794.96 = 2,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.23/10,794.96 = 2,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.23x = 10,794.96 × 2,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.23x = 23,745,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,997.36/7,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.78

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