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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.09, 10,900.97 and 2,071.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.09, 10,900.97 and 2,071.97 is: 3,108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.09 : 10,900.97 = 2,071.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.09/10,900.97 = 2,071.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.09x = 10,900.97 × 2,071.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.09x = 22,586,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,466.59/7,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.47

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