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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.71, 10,898.33 and 2,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.71, 10,898.33 and 2,072.37 is: 3,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.71 : 10,898.33 = 2,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.71/10,898.33 = 2,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.71x = 10,898.33 × 2,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.71x = 22,585,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,372.14/7,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.63

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