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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.71, 10,899.83 and 2,073.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.71, 10,899.83 and 2,073.37 is: 3,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.71 : 10,899.83 = 2,073.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.71/10,899.83 = 2,073.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.71x = 10,899.83 × 2,073.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.71x = 22,599,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,380.53/7,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.13

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