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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.16, 10,793.43 and 2,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.16, 10,793.43 and 2,265.99 is: 3,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.16 : 10,793.43 = 2,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.16/10,793.43 = 2,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.16x = 10,793.43 × 2,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.16x = 24,457,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,804.45/7,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.31

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