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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.68, 10,907.50 and 2,077.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.68, 10,907.50 and 2,077.16 is: 3,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.68 : 10,907.50 = 2,077.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.68/10,907.50 = 2,077.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.68x = 10,907.50 × 2,077.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.68x = 22,656,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,622.70/7,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.31

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