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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.71, 10,915.02 and 2,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.71, 10,915.02 and 2,082.60 is: 3,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.71 : 10,915.02 = 2,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.71/10,915.02 = 2,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.71x = 10,915.02 × 2,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.71x = 22,731,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731,620.65/7,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.89

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