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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.83, 10,793.79 and 2,516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.83, 10,793.79 and 2,516.84 is: 3,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.83 : 10,793.79 = 2,516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.83/10,793.79 = 2,516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.83x = 10,793.79 × 2,516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.83x = 27,166,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,188.45/7,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.22

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