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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.09, 10,908.54 and 2,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.09, 10,908.54 and 2,078.10 is: 3,117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.09 : 10,908.54 = 2,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.09/10,908.54 = 2,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.09x = 10,908.54 × 2,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.09x = 22,669,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,036.97/7,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.27

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