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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.58, 10,794.84 and 2,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.58, 10,794.84 and 2,817.12 is: 4,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.58 : 10,794.84 = 2,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.58/10,794.84 = 2,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.58x = 10,794.84 × 2,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.58x = 30,410,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,410,359.66/7,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.67

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