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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.50, 10,901.67 and 2,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.50, 10,901.67 and 2,073.78 is: 3,110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.50 : 10,901.67 = 2,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.50/10,901.67 = 2,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.50x = 10,901.67 × 2,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.50x = 22,607,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,665.21/7,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.79

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