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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.07, 10,914.51 and 2,081.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.07, 10,914.51 and 2,081.81 is: 3,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.07 : 10,914.51 = 2,081.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.07/10,914.51 = 2,081.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.07x = 10,914.51 × 2,081.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.07x = 22,721,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721,971.16/7,276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.83

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