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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.65, 11,194.35 and 2,196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.65, 11,194.35 and 2,196.83 is: 3,295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.65 : 11,194.35 = 2,196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.65/11,194.35 = 2,196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.65x = 11,194.35 × 2,196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.65x = 24,592,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,027.94/7,461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.79

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