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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.64, 10,797.54 and 2,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.64, 10,797.54 and 2,266.56 is: 3,400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.64 : 10,797.54 = 2,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.64/10,797.54 = 2,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.64x = 10,797.54 × 2,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.64x = 24,473,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473,272.26/7,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.65

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