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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.25, 10,901.21 and 2,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.25, 10,901.21 and 2,072.12 is: 3,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.25 : 10,901.21 = 2,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.25/10,901.21 = 2,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.25x = 10,901.21 × 2,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.25x = 22,588,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,647.70/7,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.71

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