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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.22, 10,972.36 and 2,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.22, 10,972.36 and 2,050.93 is: 3,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.22 : 10,972.36 = 2,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.22/10,972.36 = 2,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.22x = 10,972.36 × 2,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.22x = 22,503,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503,542.29/7,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.84

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