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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.07, 10,906.71 and 2,076.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.07, 10,906.71 and 2,076.93 is: 3,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.07 : 10,906.71 = 2,076.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.07/10,906.71 = 2,076.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.07x = 10,906.71 × 2,076.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.07x = 22,652,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,473.20/7,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.42

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