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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.36, 10,898.04 and 2,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.36, 10,898.04 and 2,071.26 is: 3,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.36 : 10,898.04 = 2,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.36/10,898.04 = 2,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.36x = 10,898.04 × 2,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.36x = 22,572,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,674.33/7,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.89

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