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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.75, 10,898.73 and 2,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.75, 10,898.73 and 2,071.63 is: 3,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.75 : 10,898.73 = 2,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.75/10,898.73 = 2,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.75x = 10,898.73 × 2,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.75x = 22,578,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,071.18/7,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.47

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