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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.30, 10,899.72 and 2,001.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.30, 10,899.72 and 2,001.71 is: 3,002.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.30 : 10,899.72 = 2,001.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.30/10,899.72 = 2,001.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.30x = 10,899.72 × 2,001.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.30x = 21,818,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818,105.77/7,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.64

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