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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.88, 10,900.58 and 2,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.88, 10,900.58 and 2,071.76 is: 3,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.88 : 10,900.58 = 2,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.88/10,900.58 = 2,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.88x = 10,900.58 × 2,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.88x = 22,583,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,320.76/7,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.13

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