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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.34, 10,797.66 and 2,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.34, 10,797.66 and 2,266.96 is: 3,400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.34 : 10,797.66 = 2,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.34/10,797.66 = 2,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.34x = 10,797.66 × 2,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.34x = 24,477,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477,863.31/7,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.96

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