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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.58, 10,793.34 and 3,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.58, 10,793.34 and 3,034.98 is: 4,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.58 : 10,793.34 = 3,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.58/10,793.34 = 3,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.58x = 10,793.34 × 3,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.58x = 32,757,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757,571.03/7,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.82

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