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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.40, 10,897.01 and 2,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.40, 10,897.01 and 2,521.34 is: 3,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.40 : 10,897.01 = 2,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.40/10,897.01 = 2,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.40x = 10,897.01 × 2,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.40x = 27,475,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,050.42/7,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.59

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