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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.28, 10,902.70 and 2,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.28, 10,902.70 and 2,073.94 is: 3,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.28 : 10,902.70 = 2,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.28/10,902.70 = 2,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.28x = 10,902.70 × 2,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.28x = 22,611,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,520.97/7,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.56

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