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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.10, 10,208.70 and 7,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.10, 10,208.70 and 7,271.10 is: 10,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.10 : 10,208.70 = 7,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.10/10,208.70 = 7,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.10x = 10,208.70 × 7,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.10x = 74,228,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,228,478.57/7,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.70

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