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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.50, 10,901.36 and 2,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.50, 10,901.36 and 2,073.38 is: 3,110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.50 : 10,901.36 = 2,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.50/10,901.36 = 2,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.50x = 10,901.36 × 2,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.50x = 22,602,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,661.80/7,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.10

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