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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.37, 10,911.95 and 2,079.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.37, 10,911.95 and 2,079.65 is: 3,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.37 : 10,911.95 = 2,079.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.37/10,911.95 = 2,079.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.37x = 10,911.95 × 2,079.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.37x = 22,692,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692,971.86/7,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.01

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