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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.78, 10,795.74 and 2,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.78, 10,795.74 and 2,002.64 is: 3,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.78 : 10,795.74 = 2,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.78/10,795.74 = 2,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.78x = 10,795.74 × 2,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.78x = 21,619,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,619,980.75/7,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.12

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