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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.51, 10,898.27 and 2,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.51, 10,898.27 and 2,071.25 is: 3,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.51 : 10,898.27 = 2,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.51/10,898.27 = 2,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.51x = 10,898.27 × 2,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.51x = 22,573,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,031.38/7,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.88

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