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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.26, 10,909.89 and 2,079.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.26, 10,909.89 and 2,079.13 is: 3,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.26 : 10,909.89 = 2,079.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.26/10,909.89 = 2,079.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.26x = 10,909.89 × 2,079.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.26x = 22,683,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,079.60/7,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.70

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