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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.30, 10,899.45 and 2,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.30, 10,899.45 and 2,001.30 is: 3,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.30 : 10,899.45 = 2,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.30/10,899.45 = 2,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.30x = 10,899.45 × 2,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.30x = 21,813,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,069.29/7,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.95

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