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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.40, 10,893.59 and 2,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.40, 10,893.59 and 2,068.27 is: 3,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.40 : 10,893.59 = 2,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.40/10,893.59 = 2,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.40x = 10,893.59 × 2,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.40x = 22,530,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,885.39/7,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.40

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