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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.25, 10,900.98 and 2,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.25, 10,900.98 and 2,073.13 is: 3,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.25 : 10,900.98 = 2,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.25/10,900.98 = 2,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.25x = 10,900.98 × 2,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.25x = 22,599,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,083.80/7,267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.72

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