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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.08, 10,901.89 and 2,073.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.08, 10,901.89 and 2,073.95 is: 3,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.08 : 10,901.89 = 2,073.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.08/10,901.89 = 2,073.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.08x = 10,901.89 × 2,073.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.08x = 22,610,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,025.05/7,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.87

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