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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.25, 10,912.88 and 2,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.25, 10,912.88 and 2,081.13 is: 3,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.25 : 10,912.88 = 2,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.25/10,912.88 = 2,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.25x = 10,912.88 × 2,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.25x = 22,711,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711,121.95/7,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.70

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