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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.91, 10,894.77 and 2,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.91, 10,894.77 and 2,068.38 is: 3,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.91 : 10,894.77 = 2,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.91/10,894.77 = 2,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.91x = 10,894.77 × 2,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.91x = 22,534,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,459.56/7,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.68

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