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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.64, 10,795.17 and 2,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.64, 10,795.17 and 2,002.52 is: 3,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.64 : 10,795.17 = 2,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.64/10,795.17 = 2,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.64x = 10,795.17 × 2,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.64x = 21,617,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,489.85/7,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.83

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