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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.96, 10,601.68 and 2,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.96, 10,601.68 and 2,684.80 is: 4,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.96 : 10,601.68 = 2,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.96/10,601.68 = 2,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.96x = 10,601.68 × 2,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.96x = 28,463,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,390.46/7,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.67

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