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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.96, 10,900.44 and 2,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.96, 10,900.44 and 2,073.12 is: 3,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.96 : 10,900.44 = 2,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.96/10,900.44 = 2,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.96x = 10,900.44 × 2,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.96x = 22,597,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,920.17/7,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.68

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