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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.55, 10,797.48 and 2,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.55, 10,797.48 and 2,132.26 is: 3,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.55 : 10,797.48 = 2,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.55/10,797.48 = 2,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.55x = 10,797.48 × 2,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.55x = 23,023,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,034.70/7,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.73

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