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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.80, 10,793.76 and 2,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.80, 10,793.76 and 2,001.28 is: 3,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.80 : 10,793.76 = 2,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.80/10,793.76 = 2,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.80x = 10,793.76 × 2,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.80x = 21,601,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,336.01/7,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.52

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