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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.86, 10,900.29 and 2,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.86, 10,900.29 and 2,001.93 is: 3,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.86 : 10,900.29 = 2,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.86/10,900.29 = 2,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.86x = 10,900.29 × 2,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.86x = 21,821,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,821,617.56/7,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.90

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