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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.07, 10,909.71 and 2,078.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.07, 10,909.71 and 2,078.93 is: 3,118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.07 : 10,909.71 = 2,078.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.07/10,909.71 = 2,078.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.07x = 10,909.71 × 2,078.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.07x = 22,680,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680,523.41/7,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.43

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