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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.63, 10,795.56 and 2,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.63, 10,795.56 and 2,002.50 is: 3,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.63 : 10,795.56 = 2,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.63/10,795.56 = 2,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.63x = 10,795.56 × 2,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.63x = 21,618,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,101.39/7,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.92

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