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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.36, 10,896.32 and 2,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.36, 10,896.32 and 2,070.24 is: 3,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.36 : 10,896.32 = 2,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.36/10,896.32 = 2,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.36x = 10,896.32 × 2,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.36x = 22,557,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,997.52/7,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.30

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