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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.20, 10,914.30 and 2,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.20, 10,914.30 and 2,082.06 is: 3,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.20 : 10,914.30 = 2,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.20/10,914.30 = 2,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.20x = 10,914.30 × 2,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.20x = 22,724,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,227.46/7,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.09

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