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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.26, 10,914.38 and 2,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.26, 10,914.38 and 2,082.54 is: 3,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.26 : 10,914.38 = 2,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.26/10,914.38 = 2,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.26x = 10,914.38 × 2,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.26x = 22,729,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,632.93/7,276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.81

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