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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.46, 10,782.80 and 3,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.46, 10,782.80 and 3,292.26 is: 4,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.46 : 10,782.80 = 3,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.46/10,782.80 = 3,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.46x = 10,782.80 × 3,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.46x = 35,499,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499,764.67/7,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.95

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