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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.44, 10,907.26 and 2,077.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.44, 10,907.26 and 2,077.31 is: 3,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.44 : 10,907.26 = 2,077.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.44/10,907.26 = 2,077.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.44x = 10,907.26 × 2,077.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.44x = 22,657,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,782.35/7,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.00

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