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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.79, 10,796.66 and 2,754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.79, 10,796.66 and 2,754.15 is: 4,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.79 : 10,796.66 = 2,754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.79/10,796.66 = 2,754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.79x = 10,796.66 × 2,754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.79x = 29,735,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735,621.14/7,196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.79

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