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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.54, 10,796.16 and 2,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.54, 10,796.16 and 2,003.28 is: 3,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.54 : 10,796.16 = 2,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.54/10,796.16 = 2,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.54x = 10,796.16 × 2,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.54x = 21,627,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627,731.40/7,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.88

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