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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.20, 10,899.29 and 2,072.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.20, 10,899.29 and 2,072.07 is: 3,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.20 : 10,899.29 = 2,072.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.20/10,899.29 = 2,072.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.20x = 10,899.29 × 2,072.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.20x = 22,584,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,081.47/7,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.10

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