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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.14, 10,902.26 and 2,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.14, 10,902.26 and 2,002.79 is: 3,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.14 : 10,902.26 = 2,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.14/10,902.26 = 2,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.14x = 10,902.26 × 2,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.14x = 21,834,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834,969.57/7,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.79

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