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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266, 10,899.10 and 2,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266, 10,899.10 and 2,071.88 is: 3,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266 : 10,899.10 = 2,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266/10,899.10 = 2,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266x = 10,899.10 × 2,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266x = 22,581,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,575.40/7,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.84

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