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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.01, 10,893.03 and 1,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.01, 10,893.03 and 1,997.09 is: 2,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.01 : 10,893.03 = 1,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.01/10,893.03 = 1,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.01x = 10,893.03 × 1,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.01x = 21,754,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,361.28/7,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.64

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