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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.58, 10,898.34 and 2,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.58, 10,898.34 and 2,071.44 is: 3,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.58 : 10,898.34 = 2,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.58/10,898.34 = 2,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.58x = 10,898.34 × 2,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.58x = 22,575,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,257.41/7,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.15

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