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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.92, 10,893.60 and 2,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.92, 10,893.60 and 2,068.56 is: 3,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.92 : 10,893.60 = 2,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.92/10,893.60 = 2,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.92x = 10,893.60 × 2,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.92x = 22,534,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,065.22/7,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.05

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