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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.50, 10,899.86 and 2,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.50, 10,899.86 and 2,072.38 is: 3,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.50 : 10,899.86 = 2,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.50/10,899.86 = 2,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.50x = 10,899.86 × 2,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.50x = 22,588,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,587.01/7,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.59

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