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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.63, 10,793.61 and 3,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.63, 10,793.61 and 3,498.77 is: 5,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.63 : 10,793.61 = 3,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.63/10,793.61 = 3,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.63x = 10,793.61 × 3,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.63x = 37,764,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,764,304.89/7,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.77

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