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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.40, 10,899.36 and 2,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.40, 10,899.36 and 2,073.06 is: 3,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.40 : 10,899.36 = 2,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.40/10,899.36 = 2,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.40x = 10,899.36 × 2,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.40x = 22,595,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,027.24/7,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.67

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