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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.85, 10,901.54 and 2,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.85, 10,901.54 and 2,073.72 is: 3,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.85 : 10,901.54 = 2,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.85/10,901.54 = 2,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.85x = 10,901.54 × 2,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.85x = 22,606,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,731.16/7,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.51

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