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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.98, 10,909.70 and 2,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.98, 10,909.70 and 2,008.38 is: 3,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.98 : 10,909.70 = 2,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.98/10,909.70 = 2,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.98x = 10,909.70 × 2,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.98x = 21,910,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910,818.27/7,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.63

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