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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.62, 10,796.82 and 2,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.62, 10,796.82 and 2,267.65 is: 3,401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.62 : 10,796.82 = 2,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.62/10,796.82 = 2,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.62x = 10,796.82 × 2,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.62x = 24,483,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483,343.55/7,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.59

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