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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.48, 10,602.59 and 2,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.48, 10,602.59 and 2,688.02 is: 4,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.48 : 10,602.59 = 2,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.48/10,602.59 = 2,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.48x = 10,602.59 × 2,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.48x = 28,499,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,907.52/7,067.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.54

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