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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.56, 10,910.22 and 1,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.56, 10,910.22 and 1,801.56 is: 2,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.56 : 10,910.22 = 1,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.56/10,910.22 = 1,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.56x = 10,910.22 × 1,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.56x = 19,655,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,655,415.94/7,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.31

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