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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.88, 10,794.64 and 2,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.88, 10,794.64 and 2,517.01 is: 3,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.88 : 10,794.64 = 2,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.88/10,794.64 = 2,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.88x = 10,794.64 × 2,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.88x = 27,170,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,251.01/7,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.76

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