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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.68, 10,903.03 and 2,074.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.68, 10,903.03 and 2,074.55 is: 3,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.68 : 10,903.03 = 2,074.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.68/10,903.03 = 2,074.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.68x = 10,903.03 × 2,074.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.68x = 22,618,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,902.96/7,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.83

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