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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.55, 10,795.98 and 2,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.55, 10,795.98 and 2,131.26 is: 3,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.55 : 10,795.98 = 2,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.55/10,795.98 = 2,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.55x = 10,795.98 × 2,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.55x = 23,009,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,040.33/7,196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.23

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