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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.52, 10,907.28 and 2,077.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.52, 10,907.28 and 2,077.39 is: 3,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.52 : 10,907.28 = 2,077.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.52/10,907.28 = 2,077.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.52x = 10,907.28 × 2,077.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.52x = 22,658,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,664.01/7,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.09

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