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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.92, 10,900.78 and 2,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.92, 10,900.78 and 2,072.38 is: 3,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.92 : 10,900.78 = 2,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.92/10,900.78 = 2,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.92x = 10,900.78 × 2,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.92x = 22,590,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,558.46/7,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.68

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