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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.28, 10,899.56 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.28, 10,899.56 and 2,072.28 is: 3,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.28 : 10,899.56 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.28/10,899.56 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.28x = 10,899.56 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.28x = 22,586,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,940.20/7,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.46

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