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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.46, 10,793.96 and 2,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.46, 10,793.96 and 2,265.96 is: 3,398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.46 : 10,793.96 = 2,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.46/10,793.96 = 2,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.46x = 10,793.96 × 2,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.46x = 24,458,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458,681.60/7,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.71

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