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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.18, 10,897.83 and 2,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.18, 10,897.83 and 2,070.84 is: 3,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.18 : 10,897.83 = 2,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.18/10,897.83 = 2,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.18x = 10,897.83 × 2,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.18x = 22,567,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,662.28/7,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.85

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