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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.83, 10,603.34 and 2,387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.83, 10,603.34 and 2,387.68 is: 3,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.83 : 10,603.34 = 2,387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.83/10,603.34 = 2,387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.83x = 10,603.34 × 2,387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.83x = 25,317,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317,382.85/7,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.06

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