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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.91, 10,601.41 and 2,685.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.91, 10,601.41 and 2,685.25 is: 4,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.91 : 10,601.41 = 2,685.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.91/10,601.41 = 2,685.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.91x = 10,601.41 × 2,685.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.91x = 28,467,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,467,440.22/7,067.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.70

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