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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.02, 10,909.53 and 2,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.02, 10,909.53 and 2,078.89 is: 3,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.02 : 10,909.53 = 2,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.02/10,909.53 = 2,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.02x = 10,909.53 × 2,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.02x = 22,679,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,702.43/7,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.34

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