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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.02, 10,912.53 and 2,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.02, 10,912.53 and 2,080.89 is: 3,121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.02 : 10,912.53 = 2,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.02/10,912.53 = 2,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.02x = 10,912.53 × 2,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.02x = 22,707,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,774.55/7,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.34

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