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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.20, 10,915.86 and 2,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.20, 10,915.86 and 2,083.12 is: 3,124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.20 : 10,915.86 = 2,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.20/10,915.86 = 2,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.20x = 10,915.86 × 2,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.20x = 22,739,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739,046.28/7,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.70

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