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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.96, 10,909.43 and 2,078.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.96, 10,909.43 and 2,078.83 is: 3,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.96 : 10,909.43 = 2,078.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.96/10,909.43 = 2,078.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.96x = 10,909.43 × 2,078.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.96x = 22,678,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,678,850.37/7,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.24

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